Kieran’s sharp eyes scanned the darkening forest as the voice continued to slither through the trees. The moment of intimacy between us was shattered by the icy weight of impending doom. My heart raced, still caught in the intensity of our kiss, but fear quickly overshadowed any lingering warmth.
I clung to Kieran, drawing strength from his steady presence. His muscles were coiled like a spring, ready to defend, protect—fight. But the voice in the wind was a reminder that this battle was far from over.
“Kieran…” I whispered, my voice trembling. “What do we do now?”
His jaw tightened, eyes narrowing as he glanced down at me. “We need to move. Now.”
I nodded, even though my body felt drained from the power I had unleashed during the battle. My abilities were growing stronger, but they we
