Back at the house where Scarlett and Garvin had left earlier, Ethan entered the dimly lit room, his footsteps soft but deliberate.
Louise and Hunter were seated on the two beds present in the room, their bodies still weak from the ordeal they had endured. Ryder knelt between them, his hands glowing faintly as he channeled both his water and fire elements to help stabilize their conditions.
On one of the beds, Jaden and little Hope lay fast asleep, their small chests rising and falling in a steady rhythm, their expressions peaceful despite the chaos they had faced.
Louise was the first to break the silence, his voice laced with curiosity as he raised his head. "Where are they?"
"In the forest," Ethan replied, exhaling a heavy sigh as he took a seat on the edge of the bed.
"You didn't tell them we're awake? They were supposed to follow you, weren't they?" Louise pressed, his curiosity deepening as his brows furrowed.
