(Jordyn's POV)
Luna Odessa wrapped her arms around me, rubbing slow circles over my back before finally pulling away just enough to look at me.
"Are you alright?"
The question broke something inside me.
I shook my head.
"Mike..."
Her expression softened.
She turned toward the warriors behind us.
"Make sure Ronald's forces don't follow us."
Several warriors nodded before disappearing back into the trees.
"Come." She gently took my hand. "Let's get you home."
The forest stretched around us beneath the full moon. Silver light filtered through nearly bare branches, spilling across the leaf-covered path.
A cool autumn breeze stirred the crimson and gold leaves still clinging to the trees, carrying the scent of damp earth, pine, and woodsmoke. Somewhere in the distance, an owl calle
