Katya POV
"Falcon," I stammered, still in shock. The world around me seemed to spin in confusion. The air was heavy with tension, and I could hear the echoing howls that filled the still car. "Is he going to be safe?" I whispered, my voice trembling with worry.
As Maeve moved closer to me, I could feel the warmth of her hand on mine. It was a comforting touch, a reminder that I wasn't alone. Others had been kind to me in the past, but Maeve was different. She was a true friend.
"Rogues are nearby," Maeve explained, her voice laced with concern. "They're gaining ground on us, and there's a roadblock ahead. They were anticipating our escape."
My heart sank at the realization that our plans had been compromised. "So someone alerted the enemy that we were leaving?" I whispered, my voice ba
