The sun dipped below the horizon, leaving the sky painted with shades of orange and deep violet. The trio drove in silence, each absorbed in their thoughts. Luna felt the weight of Felix’s words pressing down on her. You’re the key to everything. But what did that truly mean? Every instinct told her they were running out of time. The Order was closing in, and they needed to be ready. She couldn't afford to fail—not with the brothers at her side, counting on her, and not with the memories of her mother haunting every step. Alexander broke the silence first, flicking a glance at Adrian. “We need to stop for supplies. We can’t face what’s coming empty-handed.” “There’s a small town nearby,” Adrian muttered. “We’ll stop there and head straight back to Mahalapye. No delays.” But Luna knew t

