Chapter 127

The following day we left before sunrise to return home. I was feeling anxious about our return, but I knew my anxiety had more to do with our upcoming battle than our return.

The city of Sanctuary emerged on the horizon like a mirage, its skyline gleaming in the midday sun when we returned. Towers of glass and steel stood as monuments to ambition, reflecting a world that thrived on power and secrecy. It was beautiful, in its own way—a stark contrast to the tranquil beach we’d just left behind. The limo hummed softly beneath us, its leather interior cocooning us from the chaos outside.

Jormun sat next to me, one leg crossed over the other, his posture impossibly relaxed. His tailored suit fit him perfectly, emphasizing the sharp angles of his shoulders and jaw. There was an ease about him, a confidence that came with being who he was—Jormun Gander, billionaire, enigma, and my… well, I wasn’t sure what to call him yet. Partner? Lover? Companion? The labels felt too small