Chapter 7 Everly
Chapter seven
Everly
Nymeria and Anika leap through the portal ahead of us, their movements swift and graceful like shadows passing through the night.
I hesitate for a heartbeat, sharing one last look with Alivar.
His expression is unreadable, a mixture of concern and something deeper that I can’t quite place.
But there’s no time to dwell on it. With a deep breath, I step into the portal, the air rushing around me as if I’ve become weightless for a moment.
When my feet touch down, the sensation is jarring, like being pulled from one world to another in an instant.
The war room at the castle unfolds before me, the air thick with tension. The room stands frozen, a mixture of shock and disbelief as everyone’s attention lands on Nymeria and Anika, who stand poised and alert, their presence commanding the space.
I take a moment to gather myself, to let the world stop spinning before my eyes sweep across the room.