We didn’t waste a second. Kieran’s hand tightened around mine as we took off into the forest, the sound of vampires closing in behind us. My heart pounded in rhythm with our hurried steps, every breath I took labored with fear and adrenaline. The night around us was dark, and the moon, hidden behind clouds, offered little comfort.
Kieran’s pace was relentless, pulling me through the thick woods with an urgency I hadn’t seen before. His grip on me was tight, protective, and I knew he wouldn’t let go, not even for a second.
“They’re closing in,” Kieran growled under his breath. His eyes flashed with anger and something else—something primal. “We need to find shelter. Now.”
I nodded, though words escaped me as my chest heaved with exertion. Every instinct in my body was screaming to run fa
