Aria
“We cannot stay here. If she pulls again while she is this scattered, the whole place could come down on our heads.”
Ryan gave a quick nod. He stood and offered his hand. When she took it, he braced for the tug. It came fast, a sharp draw on his reserves, but he did not resist. He let her borrow what she needed and focused on staying upright. Aria’s body relaxed a fraction as she connected to his steady presence. She leaned into him, her weight heavy against his side. She was warm, but her muscles stayed tense, like she was still battling to stay in control.
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