Behind Her Walls

Kaelen’s POV

I kept my eyes fixed on the passing road, both hands clamped tight around the steering wheel while my mind spun in circles. Beside me, Nash occupied the passenger seat—a spot he rarely took—and cast brief, cautious glances in my direction. Thick tension filled the cab, though my second-in-command knew me well enough to hold his tongue until I chose to speak first.

Eventually, I shat