Raya nodded, a newfound urgency taking over. “We have five days left. That’s what the instructions said—one week to return to the camp. But we’ve already spent two of those days going in this direction. If we don’t reach the target today, we won’t have enough time to get back before the deadline.”
Kaius set his jaw. “Then we push to the max.”
Raya took a steadying breath before locking eyes with him. “Are you good on stamina? Yesterday was intense.”
A smirk ghosted over his lips, despite the tension in the air. “Are you worried about me?”
She rolled her eyes. “I’m worried about you slowing me down.”
Kaius let out a quiet chuckle, shaking his head. “If there’s one thing I don’t lack, it’s endurance.”
She matched his smirk with her own. “Good. Because if there’s one thing my wolf is go
