Chapter 63

NATHAN'S POV

I smiled as I recounted the day's events while I lay in bed that evening. Though we had made headway, our top priority was releasing Noah, Ciara, and Alex. As I was preparing to retire for the night, I heard footsteps approaching my room. Jude, accustomed to a life of vigilance, would rather spend the night outside, so I was the only one in the room. The scent floated towards me. It was Grace.

As soon as she knocked and entered, I shot out of bed. "Can I sleep here, Nathan? I'm scared," she said.

After a brief pause, staring at her with shock, I firmly said, "No, Grace. It's not a place to sleep."

She began pressuring me, "But please, I don't want to be alone."

"You know the rules," I said, shaking my head. &ldqu