Chapter Hundred and Fifteen Jenna's POV The fire flickers weakly, casting long, wavering shadows against the walls. But its warmth does nothing to chase away the chill creeping into my bones. The council. The mere thought of them makes my stomach turn.I glance at Raina, who’s still wearing that smirk, as if this whole situation is a joke. But I see it—the faintest flicker of fear behind her eyes, no matter how hard she tries to hide it. I swallow the lump in my throat and force myself to speak, though my voice shakes just a little.“We can’t stay here,” I say, quieter this time, but the urgency is clear. “If the council’s after us, it’s only a matter of time before they find this place. We’ll be sniffed out. They’ll track us like animals.”Raina sighs dramatically, rolling her eyes as she shifts on the bed, her smirk faltering for a second. “Wow, Jenna, always the optimist,” she says, but there’s tension in her voice, and I know I’ve hit a nerve.“I’m serious, Raina,” I snap, sharp
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