Chapter 72

Elodie’s POV

The city smelled of damp asphalt and exhaust as Kiernan and I sprinted down the narrow side street. The intruder had vanished from the pharmacy lot, but the footprints were clear, stamped into the wet cement. I shoved my jacket closer around me, heart hammering in my chest, matching Kiernan’s long, effortless stride as best I could.

“Kiernan—wait!” I panted, but he didn’t slow. “Wher