The Escape and the Aftermath
Kieran ran, the newfound power coursing through him, Lyra a precious weight in his arms. The mate bond, now a blazing conduit, felt like the very essence of their intertwined souls, amplifying his speed and strength far beyond anything he’d known. Behind him, Rhys and Kaelen, their faces grim but resolute, followed closely, their own pureblood instincts guiding them through the chaotic, blaring corridors. Liam, Anya, and Derek were right behind them, their combined efforts slowing any immediate pursuit.
The alarms screamed, red lights pulsed, and the sterile air of Elias’s compound was thick with the scent of fear and fury. Kieran burst through a reinforced door, then another, guided by an innate sense of direction, a primal compass pointing towards the outsi
