Every time I breathed, it felt like a piece of gravel was digging into my lungs. Sylvie’s beating had done more damage than I realized, but I didn't dare say a word.
Caden was a shadow in the mist ahead of us. He didn't look back. He didn't check to see if I was even behind. He marched as if he were trying to outrun the memory of what we had done in the cave.
"Move, Garrick," Sylvie hissed, shoving me from behind.
I stumbled, my hands scraping against the dirt. A whimper escaped my lips. I looked up and saw Sylvie watching me with a smirk. She was enjoying this. She wanted me to fall. She wanted Caden to see how useless I was.
"Please," I whispered, clutching my side. "I just need a moment."
"You need a moment?" Sylvie laughed, her voice loud enough for Caden to hear. "We’re being hun
