The chaos of the cave collapsed behind us, leaving a thick cloud of dust and debris in the air. I could still feel the pulsing energy coursing through my veins, a reminder of the power I had tapped into. Kieran's grip on my shoulders was firm, grounding me as I struggled to process everything that had just happened.
“Are you sure you’re okay?” he asked, his eyes searching mine with a mixture of concern and admiration. “You were incredible back there.”
I nodded, though I could still feel the remnants of adrenaline rushing through me. “I’m fine. Just a little overwhelmed, I guess.”
He smiled softly, and in that moment, I felt a rush of warmth spread through me. The bond we shared deepened, becoming a tether that anchored me to him amidst the storm of uncertainty. “We should keep moving,”
