“Go!” Miles shouted, joined by Asher as to cover the retreat of Caden and Edith. Caden rushed forward, pushing Edith out of the room.

Night was falling quickly, and there was no getting away. Caden looked back. He shouted in a strange language before Miles and Asher disappeared into the shadows.

“You have to trust me,” Caden said breathlessly, charging at Edith in a full run.

She barely nodded before he raised his arms and wrapped them around her. Edith gasped at ...