The ride back to Crescent Moon was heavy with silence.
Nova sat with one hand resting on her stomach, the other tangled in Kade’s. He hadn’t let go since they left the cabin. His grip was firm—not controlling, just grounding. As if he knew she might shatter if he let go.
Ash hadn’t said a word. He stared out the window, jaw clenched, his knuckles white as he gripped the seat in front of him. His body trembled slightly, and Nova didn’t miss the way his eyes shimmered with unshed tears. Bellamy had been more than just a friend. They’d trained together, fought together. And now… gone.
Sienna sat between them in the back, her hand gently resting on Ash’s arm. She didn’t speak either, just stayed close, a silent comfort. Lysandra was focused on the road, expression unreadable. Kade kept chec
