Ethan POV

I jolt awake. Heart pounding. Sweat cold.

The nightmare lingers. Grace surrounded. Outnumbered. Calling for help I don't give.

Her eyes finding mine. Disappointed. Betrayed. Before darkness swallows her.

Just a dream. Anxiety manifesting.

Past midnight. Hours until dawn.

Sleep won't return. Not with adrenaline coursing through me.

I pace. Try to shake the dread.

Grace is fine. She sent the victory report. At Dark Rock ...