Chapter 21

• REBECCA
• Tension lingered briefly between the two men before their glares softened. A sigh escaped me as their silence endured. There was a long journey ahead for us all.
• Artemy paced around the perimeter of the bed, finally positioning himself beside me. His presence was a comforting anchor amidst the turmoil. "Rebecca, let's depart from this place. You must rest," he said, his voice laced with concern, only to abruptly halt as anger etched across his features.