Eva's POV
The first light of dawn filtered through the curtains of the carriage as we moved through the city. Lia sat beside me, her face calm but her fingers fidgeting with the folds of her cloak. I glanced out of the small window and saw Jin.
He was riding his horse with a grim determination. His back was straight, but there was something off about him. I could tell he was trying to hide whatever pain or discomfort he was feeling.
I tightened my grip on the seat, pushing down the knot of worry in my chest. There was no time for distractions. We needed to reach Langui Mountain and find the moonflower before it was too late. The Luna Mother’s condition was worsening by the hour and without the antidote, we would lose her.
We had barely crossed the city gate when we approached the narro
