Chapter 30 Everly
Chapter thirty
Everly
I’m still wrapped in Kian’s jacket, the fabric heavy and warm against my skin, though it does little to calm my nerves as I pace the war room.
The others watch me in silence—Raiden, Tristan, Fenris, Kian, Zaria, Scarlett, Mia, and Nix—all positioned around the table like sentinels, their eyes tracking my every movement.
The air is thick with tension, as if the walls are closing in on me, and I can feel their unspoken questions, their anticipation for an explanation. Yet, I find myself unsure if I even have one.
Raiden is the first to break the silence. His voice is steady, but I can hear the edge of concern beneath it. “Tell us what happened.”
I stop pacing and turn to face them, bringing my thumb to my mouth, biting down on the nail. The weight of their stares makes my skin prickle, and my heart races as I try to gather my thoughts.