Ivy POV

The deeper we went into the tunnel, the colder everything became. The air felt tight, like it was trying to push us back. Lucien walked ahead with Gabriel. Dante carried Rick on his back, and I stayed close behind them. Mara moved beside me, clutching her potions and charms.

Rick’s small voice echoed in the darkness.

“Mama… is this place safe?”

I touched his shoulder. “It will be safe because we are here together.”

Lucien glanced back at us. “Stay close. We’re getting ...