"I'm here. You're safe now. Breathe slowly... yes, just like that," Ryan whispered as he gently stroked Adriana’s hair.
The warmth and strength of his embrace slowly calmed Adriana’s trembling. Her heartbeat was still fast, but she could feel a sense of peace gradually slipping into her chest. She closed her eyes briefly, letting herself be soothed.
Kael, standing nearby, remained silent. He understood how serious the situation was, and now they had a real threat on their hands.
Ryan pulled back slightly to look deeply into Adriana’s eyes. “What did you see… tell me everything. From the beginning.”
Adriana nodded, though she was still exhausted and anxious. “I will tell you everything. But first, we need to prepare. They won’t wait.”
Ryan looked at Kael and gave a firm nod. “Kael, sec
