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Chapter 110

MILA

As we approached the cemetery, we saw him–a man crouched over a grave, his back to us. The idea of a rogue risking his life to be here struck me as odd. Though, the fact I still felt strong enough to take him on was odd too. Using Rayne’ healing powers usually took a toll on us, but we were able to heal three people and only felt a little weak. Hell, I was sure we could take down a small army if needed.

“His scent is familiar,” Rayne said. “Maybe there's a connection.”

As I drew closer, I watched as he placed flowers carefully on the grave. I couldn’t shake the unsettling feeling crawling up my spine. My instincts kicked in. Rogue or not, we had no idea what this man was capable of. I saw Tyler readying himself to step forward so I beat him to it.

“Hey!” I called out.

The man didn’t flinch. Just kept his gaze on the grave. “I’m not your enemy,” he said, his voice quiet, but filled with sadness. “And the others are not my friends. I just wanted… to be in her presence.”

Slowly, he
Quay

I loved writing this chapter because it’s all about walking the fine line between duty and desire. The rogue encounter shakes Mila’s confidence, not just in her abilities but in how deeply she’s entangled in this looming mystery. At the same time, the unresolved tension between Mila and Gabe is finally bubbling to the surface, challenging their dynamic. Writing their back-and-forth, especially with Rayne’s bold commentary, is always a treat! It’s like watching two magnets that keep pulling toward each other, even though they know it’s dangerous.

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