The Fire That Chose Me
Her brother was playing a game, and she was the prize.
When they finally reached a rise in the land, the first hints of dawn touched the horizon. Rowan slowed, then pointed.
“There,” he said.
Through the trees, nestled in a valley of stone and mist, lay a hidden stronghold. Its walls were carved into the rock itself, almost invisible until the light hit them just so. Torches burned faintly at the entrance, their glow promising safety.
Aiden tightened his grip on Evelynn’s hand. “The haven.”
Her chest swelled with fragile relief. For the first time since Cassian’s return, she let herself breathe deeply. Yet beneath the relief was another truth—if Cassian knew where they were going, this sanct