Ava: Lucas is Recovering
"How can that be?!"
It's a stupid question. Betrayal comes in all shapes and sizes. It can happen to anyone at any time.
But it's still a shock.
Kellan shakes his head. "It's the only thing that makes sense. Someone knew every move we made. It's why secrecy is valued even here." He rubs the bridge of his nose with a long sigh. "Getting everyone here felt impossible. We lost so many, even after the fighting, during the retreat. Especially after Lucas was hurt."
"He's okay now, right?"
Kellan stares at me, a muscle in his cheek twitching. "To an extent, yes. Your Sister Miriam arrived in time to stabilize him."
I frown. "What do you mean?"
"If she and Selene hadn't been there, Lucas would have succumbed to his injuries."
That can't be possible.
It's hard enough to accept that he was grievously injured without a single hiccup in the bond between us.