Alice stepped inside, quickly wrapping herself in a towel. For someone with ice powers, she really didn't like getting wet unnecessarily. The rain was different from her own cold—it was messy, damp, and clung to her in an uncomfortable way.
Meanwhile, Nate remained outside.
His eyes followed Madison, watching her play in the rain, spinning with reckless joy, completely unbothered by the heavy downpour. She looked free. Careless. Happy.
But Nate wasn't watching her just for fun.
Since Jack had mentioned Ryder was out of reach, Nate had feared the worst.
Maybe Ryder had accidentally revealed his powers. Maybe he had been taken. If that were the case, then it meant someone was watching them—and if Madison had been seen using hers, she could be next.
His jaw tightened.
He hated feeling like this. Hated feeling like there was something lurking in the shadows, waiting for them to slip up.
But for now, he stayed silent, just watching.
