Chapter 92

Briar’s POV

Kai lowered himself next to me, and I hesitated for just a moment before climbing onto his back. His fur was incredibly soft and warm, and I could feel the powerful muscles beneath as I settled into position.

"Ready?" Kai’s voice came through our link, warm and reassuring in my mind.

"As ready as I’ll ever be," I replied, gripping his fur tightly.

Then we were running.

The world became a blur of green and brown, wind rushing past us as we moved through the forest with a speed that should have been terrifying but felt like flying instead. The sensation was incredible—like riding the wind itself, feeling the rhythm of Kai’s powerful strides beneath me, the way he navigated obstacles with fluid grace.

The children’s laughter echoed through the trees, pure joy that made my heart soar. Luna threw her arms up in the air like she was on the world’s best roller coaster, while Finn held on tight but grinned from ear t