Mia’s POV

I spotted Lucian the second he disappeared into the trees.

Lucian’s broad shoulders cut through the darkness like a shadow that refused to stay still. His fists were clenched, his steps heavy and angry. Perfect. The fight with Max, the way he had looked at Lily… everything was falling into place exactly the way I wanted. I slipped after him without making a sound, my heart racing with a mixture of excitement and cold satisfaction.

He stopped near a thick cluster of trees, far enough from the camp that no one would hear us. I stepped out of the shadows and spoke before he could walk any deeper....