Chapter 67 A Test Of Trust

• Ava’s POV
• The morning air was crisp, biting against my skin as we moved deeper into the forest. Sunlight streamed through the branches, painting dappled patterns across the ground. It should have been a beautiful sight, but I couldn’t appreciate it. Not with every step taking us closer to the unknown. I could hear the crunch of leaves beneath our steps, each sound intensified by the tight silence surrounding us.
• Ahead of me, Kieran glided with a predator’s elegance. Every move he took was measured, every glance meaningful. I didn’t trust him—couldn’t trust him—but I couldn’t deny his importance. He knew things we didn’t, and in this struggle, information was as good as any weapon.