A Desperate Plan

“Leaving the city is our best shot,” Jace said, his voice steady but laced with concern as he leaned against the worn-out table, glancing at each of them in turn. “He’s too powerful here. We’d be safer somewhere else. Anywhere else.”

Adrian's gaze flickered to him, his face hardening, his jaw clenched, and he slowly shook his head. The others awaited in strained silence, each holding their breath.

"No," Adrian said firmly. "He'll find us wherever we go." His ...