~ DAMON’S POV ~Jax still lay near the ashes, snoring softly. The sound should have comforted me. Instead, it only reminded me how long the night had been. Every shadow, every gust of wind had felt like her. I kept telling myself it was the forest playing tricks. But I knew better.When the mist lifted, I saw movement across the river.At first, I thought it was light breaking through the leaves. Then I saw her.Rae.She stood at the edge of the opposite bank, her cloak drawn tight, hair tangled from the night air. For a moment, I forgot to breathe. The distance between us was only a few yards, but it felt like years.Jax stirred. I raised a hand quietly. “Stay still.”He blinked, confused. “What—”“She’s here.”His eyes widened as he followed my gaze. “That’s her?”“Yes.”He sat up slowly, rubbing his face. “What now?”“Nothing,” I said. “We wait.”She didn’t move right away. Her eyes were locked on me, steady and cold, but there was something else underneath. The same look she used
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