Zeke sat on the bed, his gaze softening as he looked at Alicia, still fast asleep. His hand gently caressed her cheek, savoring the warmth of her skin before he reluctantly pulled away. His eyes drifted to the window, where the moonlight refracted through the glass, casting a silvery glow in the room.
The night had deepened, and the melodic call of a bird outside signaled the presence of his most trusted ally, Colton. The familiar sound brought a mix of reassurance and sorrow to Zeke’s heart.
With a heavy sigh, he leaned down to place a tender kiss on Alicia’s forehead, then donned his cloak and quietly left the cabin.
As the door closed behind him, Alicia’s eyes fluttered open. A single tear slid down her cheek as she stared at the closed door, then turned her gaze to the window. Sile
