Then we hit it.
A dead end.
The hallway ended in a crumbling stone wall. To the right was a massive, dust-covered window. Half of the glass was broken and the rest was clinging in jagged shards.
Morana cursed under her breath. “Only one way out.”
Lisa stared at the window. “You mean…jump?”
“Yes.” Morana’s voice was firm. “It’s the only way. I’ll cushion the fall with magic. You’ll land safely.”
Lisa’s eyes went wide. “No, I can’t...I’ll fall....”
I stepped toward her. “Lisa, you’ll be fine. I promise. I won’t let anything happen to you.”
Before she could answer, Rylan’s voice cut in. “Don’t worry, Lisa. I’m here. I’ll help you.”
Something sharp flared in my chest. I clenched my jaw. This wasn’t the time to fight over words, but the possessive part of me didn’t like it.
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