Atlas POV
All eyes were fixed on Mia as I guided her into the connecting room at the rundown motel. The flickering fluorescent lights hummed softly overhead, casting a pale, eerie glow on our surroundings. As we stepped inside, Mia insisted that I could put her down, but she leaned against me for support, her weight pressing against my side. I kept my hands securely on her, feeling the warmth of her body through the fabric of her clothes.
"I am glad to see you awake," Bryn's voice broke the silence, addressing Mia. The air was heavy with anticipation as Flint wasted no time in crossing the room, seeking my approval before enveloping Mia in a tight bear hug. "Don't ever scare us like that again," he scolded her, his voice filled with genuine concern. Mia reciprocated, wrapping her arms ar
