My heart hammered against my ribs as I stared at the gate. This was it. The point of no return. Once I crossed that threshold, everything would change.
Nolan reached back, his hand finding mine and squeezing gently. The warmth of his touch grounded me, pulling me back from the edge of panic.
"You're not alone in this," he reminded me. "Whatever happens in there, we're with you."
I nodded, not trusting my voice. My fingers tightened around his for just a moment before I forced myself to let go. Jace rolled down his window as a figure emerged from a small guard station I hadn't noticed beside the gate. The man was tall and broad, with sharp features and watchful eyes that immediately locked onto me in the back seat.
"Jace. Nolan." The guard nodded to each of them before his gaze returned
