Bane’s POV***
We moved stealthily through the shadows, our footsteps silent as we approached Koda’s room. My heart pounded with a mix of adrenaline and dread. If Obsidian and I were right, something sinister was about to unfold.
I led Kiera onto the balcony that connected her room to Koda’s. We slipped inside, our senses heightened. The room was dark and quiet, the soft sounds of Koda’s breathing barely audible. We positioned ourselves in the shadows, waiting.
Minutes later, the door creaked open, and Maya entered, her movements cautious and deliberate. She approached Koda’s bed, a small vial in her hand. My muscles tensed as I watched her, ready to spring into action.
Maya leaned over Koda, uncapping the vial. Before she could administer the sedative, I lunged forward, grabbing her wr
