Chapter 82.

STACY.

The road to Blue Moon feels like it stretches endlessly before us, and each mile drag my heart deeper into dread.

I steal a worried glance at Daniel. My heart feeling heavy, and torn between relief for Liam and guilt over leaving Jason behind.

"Daniel," I say quietly, glancing at him. "Are we really going to leave Jason back there with Victor? All alone?"

He doesn’t take his eyes off the road, but his jaw tightens. "Jason’s no fool, Stacy. He knew what he was doing. And don’t worry," he adds, glancing at me. "His guards and my warriors are already on their way. They’ll have his back sooner than later."

A rush of relief floods through me, easing some of the weight on my chest. But just as quickly, my concern shifts back to Liam, his small, pale form lying limply against me, still so cold to the touch.

I cling to Liam, his fragile breaths barely stirring against me, each one coming slower than the last. His skin is icy under my fingertips, and his lips are pale, ting