Chapter 33:

Kira’s POV:

"...Kira?"

My mom’s voice crackled faintly through the phone, but my grip had turned stiff, knuckles whitening as my fingers tightened around the device.

"Y-Yeah," I said quickly, trying to keep my tone light. Normal. "Everything’s fine, Mom. I—I just spaced out for a second."

My gaze was still locked on him.

Silas.

He hadn’t moved. Still half-hidden in the shade of one of the tall col