Chapter 55: Hiding in Plain Sight

Elara’s POV

Still clutched in Vander's arms, I froze as voices drifted up from below our hiding spot. My heart hammered against my ribs as I recognized the speakers—Lyra's sharp, authoritative tone contrasting with Jett's more casual drawl.

"Honestly, your hiding skills are worse than a pup's first hunt," Lyra was saying, her voice carrying clearly through the night air. "Behind a cactus? Really?"