Mia POV

The silence after Orion’s smug little “Busted” sat heavy in the cave.

Mirabel’s golden eyes didn’t waver. The boy at her side smirked faintly, arms crossed like he’d been enjoying the show the whole time. The younger girl tilted her head, wide-eyed, studying me like I was some puzzle she couldn’t quite solve.

Finally, Mirabel straightened. “Names, then. If we’re to waste our time with you, we may as well do it properly. I’m Mirabel. That’s Draven.” She nodded ...