Chapter 4 — Sanctuary Found

Verena

The warmth of the Guerrero estate hit me like a tidal wave the moment I stepped inside, a stark contrast to the chill of the night that still clung to my skin. My legs felt heavy, my steps unsteady as I followed Evan’s broad back into the grand foyer. My arms remained wrapped protectively around Alvaro, his small frame tucked against me like a lifeline. The boy’s quiet breathing was steady now, but his grip on my sleeve hadn’t loosened since the car ride, and I couldn’t bring myself to let him go.