(Nisha)
By the time I made my way back to Cameron, the morning was giving way. He sat motionless, but as soon as I reappeared before him, he took deep, almost shaky breaths.
My shadows felt skittish under my skin. I was relieved more than anything. Even though I knew Soleil was hours away, I had no idea what she was truly capable of. Every moment I was gone, I felt as if she might appear behind me; I felt her presence as real as if she were standing there with me.
“I told them the truth, and they listened. They know what to look out for, and when the time comes, they will fight alongside us,” I told him, I knew Cameron preferred the short summary first, and then he would be comfortable to hear the entire story.
“Good,” he noted, rubbing the back of his neck and nodding. “Good. At leas
