Karen POV
After the call.
I helped the warriors prepare for travel, documents, timing, logistics. Flights had to be clean and discreet. No unnecessary attention. I double-checked everything, making sure nothing was left to chance. Bags were packed, instructions clear, routes mapped out.
By the time everything was set, my body finally reminded me that I had a life outside all this.
Work.
Charles knocked just as I finished changing. “Ready?”
“Yeah,” I said, grabbing my bag.
The drive to the restaurant was quiet. I watched the road pass by, my mind still half with Zaiden and the warriors, half grounding itself back in the familiar routine waiting for me.
When we arrived, I stepped out of the car and adjusted my bag over my shoulder.
Eryx POV
The stone was cold against my ch
