Lila's POV
The sun was low in the sky, coloring the forest in soft shades of orange and pink. Aria played near the edge of the camp, her tiny feet dancing over the rocks. She clutched Woof in one hand, her laughs filling the air.
“Woof jump!” she cried, throwing the toy into the air and catching it.
I sat by the fire, watching her with a soft smile. Kian was close, sharpening his blade. He glanced at me, his blue eyes warm but careful.
“You should rest,” he said softly.
I shook my head. “I can’t.”
He frowned but didn’t push. He knew as well as I did that rest wasn’t coming, not while Hayden was still out there.
“Mama, look!” Aria called, holding up a bright yellow flower she had found.
“It’s beautiful, baby,” I said, my chest warming at her smile.
Kian stood, his moves sharp. He s
