Mia’s POV

I watched Lily run.

She didn’t walk. She didn’t hesitate. The moment Nora’s voice cut through the wind she turned and fled toward her like a newborn animal scrambling for safety. Her steps were quick and unsteady on the rocky path, one hand still pressed to the bandage on her head, the other reaching out as if Nora were the only solid thing left in the world.

Nora caught her immediately, arms wrapping around her, voice low and urgent.

“Are you okay? Did she hurt you? Talk to me, Lily.”

Lily only shook her head and buried her face against Nora’s shoulder for a second. The sight made...