I stood there, my heart racing as I looked into familiar eyes, watching as recognition slowly washed over him. The brief moment of confusion faded, giving way to relief when he realized it was me and not some lurking threat.
"You broke the shield?" Jensen asked, surprise tinging his voice and furrowing his brows in disbelief.
"Yeah, it's down now," I answered, my tone firm but laced with urgency. "The outcasts can finally get away." He eased back slightly, lowering his sword now that the immediate danger had passed. As he surveyed the charred remnants of the forest, a deep sense of anguish etched itself onto his face, darkening his expressive eyes.
"They came for Stefan," Jensen said, his voice trembling with barely contained emotion. "They captured him and Saige while I managed t
