Kane POVThe dusty landscape stretched endlessly before us, a barren expanse bathed in the reddish glow of an otherworldly sky. The air was thick with the scent of sand and stone, and the atmosphere carried a sense of isolation that weighed heavy on my shoulders. In the distance, perched atop a towe
Knox's POVI woke with a start, my eyes snapping open to an extravagant room bathed in soft, ethereal light. The ceiling soared above me, adorned with intricate frescoes of celestial bodies and mythical creatures. Silk draperies cascaded from gilded cornices, and the air was scented with a delicate
Knox's POV"But, like all of you, she has emerged stronger for it," Selene countered gently. "Every challenge she faces shapes her into who she must become.""That's a convenient explanation." I shook my head. A surge of outrage coursed through me. How could she be so dismissive of Lottie's happines
Chase's POVThe soft glow of unfamiliar light filtered through my eyelids, pulling me from a restless sleep. I lay still for a moment, the events of the past day swirling in my mind like fragments of a dream. This place—wherever we were—felt surreal, and the weight of unspoken questions pressed heav
Chase's POVBack in the extravagant bedroom, we closed the door behind us. I leaned back against the cool, ornate wood, feeling the chill seep through my shirt and into my skin as I watched Liam. The cold served as a stark contrast to the heat of the emotions swirling inside me. Liam leaned against
Liam's POV"I think you know," Selene—the Moon Goddess, or whatever she wanted to be called—clarified, her ethereal voice echoing softly in the grand room."No," I roared, closing the distance between us in a heartbeat. My face was mere inches from hers, eyes blazing with a fury that had been simmer
Lottie POVA creeping sense of panic began to bubble within me as I watched Kane try to reach out through the bond. My heartbeat quickened, and a cold sweat formed at my temples."What's wrong?" Kane asked, his eyes filled with concern as he noticed my distress. I felt a rush of warmth at his gentle
Kane's POVWe continued our climb, more cautiously this time. The winged demons maintained their circling above but kept their distance. The reddish sky intensified the dramatic ambience, casting warm, golden shadows that made the setting feel even more isolated and formidable. I stayed close to Lot