The silence hung heavy after Jade’s statement, his words echoing in my mind. Some mysteries will remain just that. Yet the weight of his gaze on me hinted at something more, something he wasn’t saying, as though he knew secrets about me that even I had yet to uncover.
My hand tingled faintly, the warmth from the fading glow a lingering reminder of the power now stirring within me.
Samuel broke the quiet, his voice low and steady. “We should rest. Elenora will return soon, and we’ll need to be ready for whatever comes next.”
Fred nodded, though his jaw was tight, frustration with Belle still etched into his features. Noelle, who had been silent throughout the exchange, glanced between them, her lips pressed into a thin line. The tension was unavoidable, but no one seemed willing to confr
