The night was heavy with stillness as I paced around the camp, my thoughts spiraling in a tangled web. Sleep eluded me, as if the weight of our mission pressed upon my shoulders, keeping my mind alert and restless. I glanced at the peaceful figures of Nikolai, Roman, and the twins, their steady breathing a stark contrast to the turmoil within me.
A rustling sound caught my attention, and I turned to see Avery, her eyes heavy with sleep, making her way towards me. She moved with a grace that mirrored the moonlight's caress, her presence calming the storm raging within me.
"Gabriel," she whispered, her voice a soft breeze in the night. "Are you having trouble sleeping?"
I exhaled deeply, my shoulders slumping as I met her gaze. "Yes, Avery. There's a restlessness within me, an unease that
