Zara
"You made it out?" Sofia's voice murmured in my head.
"Safe and sound." I chuckled softly. "No one noticed."
"Keep calm," Nova muttered. "We need a clear head."
I tried to keep a clear head as I headed to the other side of the Sterling Empire, stopping when the edge of the forest appeared.
I took a deep breath and walked into the forest. It was becoming increasingly difficult to keep a clear head. Every rustle made me turn sharply. I was sure Alpha Kane would appear at any moment and drag me away before I could say anything.
Every sound was either Marcus, coming to ruin my life, or Alpha Kane, coming to ruin my body. The real test came when the ice hole appeared. My heart sank and started beating faster.
"Calm down, Zara," Nova quietly encouraged.
"You can handle it," Sofia murmured over the mental link.
"I'll be with you the whole time." Sofia nodded, and I could almost see the silly grin on her face.
