_Lisa’s POV_
The drive back felt endless, yet I could not bring myself to close my eyes. Every time I tried, I saw Fenric’s face. His cold eyes were staring into mine as if he could still reach for me across the distance. My body was stiff, pressed between Rylan and Kael, and though exhaustion weighed on me, relief carried me higher.
I was free.
The hum of the car was steady but my chest still felt tight. I stared at the window. My reflection was faint against the black of the night.
Sierra’s voice whispered in my head. We made it out. You’re safe.
“For now,” I whispered under my breath.
I felt Kael’s arm brush mine again. I stole a glance at him. His jaw was tense, his gaze sharp, as if he was still in battle. There was a restless energy in him like he would spring at the first soun
