Cassian’s POV
The moment Mira disappeared through the stone gate, my world split in half. I didn’t hesitate… I ran after her. But the portal shimmered, pulsed… and closed. Just like that.
Gone.
“Mira!” I roared, slamming my hands against the bright surface, but it was like hitting air wrapped in sadness. My chest heaved. I turned, the cave walls spinning, the others yelling behind me—Lila, Rosalie, even Elias— but all I heard was her voice echoing in my head.
“Cassian, promise me… no matter what happens, you’ll keep fighting.” I dropped to my knees. “I promised…”
“She’s not gone,” Lila said, panting as she came beside me. “That portal—it didn’t destroy her. It pulled her somewhere.”
“I know,” I said through tight teeth. “And I’m going to find her.” But even as I said it, I
