Chapter 29 Breakpoint

• Ava's POV
• As I pulled Caleb tight, the sound of his shaking voice reaching out for me still reverberated in my head. His small hands clutched my arms as though he was reluctant to let go; his body shivered from the shock of being in the Raven's paw. Running my hand through his hair, I mumbled gentle words to try to calm him even as my own heart hammered in my chest.
• Still humming with the aftermath of the struggle was the chamber. Warriors watched the entrance of the tunnel, looking for any last dangers. Jackson, who was standing next to me, had dirt on him and injuries, but his eyes were keen and his mind was already processing what had just occurred. The Raven had once more escaped, but this time we had Caleb. At least momentarily, that seemed like a triumph.