Chapter 308

The Solaria airport buzzed with its usual midday chaos—rolling suitcases, echoing announcements, the hum of endless departures. Yet, for Camilla, the world seemed to move in slow motion. She walked beside Gideon, holding Luke’s small hand tightly, as if afraid that letting go would somehow break the fragile calm holding her together.

“Sit down for a bit, sweetheart,” Gideon said gently when he not