This Wasn’t Possible

Briar

It was 5 a.m., and there was still no sign of Jett.

The moon temple looked the same as it had an hour ago. There were faint lights, warriors posted at every corner. Nora sat a little away, looking worn down, like she had been crying for hours. Mila stood near Clara, talking quietly, not paying attention to me.

This was the deadline Cole had given them. The marriage was supposed to happen bef