Chapter 71: Safe Doesn't Feel Safe Anymore Ciara POV My legs ached from the endless march, each step heavier than the last. The cold air bit sharper than the hunger gnawing at my stomach, but I forced myself to keep moving. The forest breathed around us in low whispers, leaves rustling, branches creaking as the first streaks of dawn pierced the horizon. Damon walked slightly ahead of me, his strides steady and purposeful. It was the way of someone who had carried people through the wilderness countless times. Every movement was precise and unhesitating. His gaze flickered back at me often. It was sharp and calculating, checking to see if I was still standing. By the time we crossed into unfamiliar territory, my lungs burned and every step felt like wading through heavy water. The air here smelled different, sharper, metallic with a hint of
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