Chapter 24

Harper

The path toward Declan’s wing felt longer than it should have, every step scraping against my nerves. My shoes whispered against the stone, and the cold seemed sharper here, the wind knifing between the buildings. Or maybe it was just me, second-guessing every decision that led me this far.

I told him I didn’t need him. That I didn’t want him hovering around like some shadow I couldn’t shak