The moment felt like an eternity as she fumbled with the lock, her hands shaking uncontrollably. She could hardly bear to look inside, her fear and hope intertwining in a taut, excruciating line.
As the cage door creaked open, Kiara’s eyes met the terrified, familiar gaze of Luna. The sight of her beloved friend, trembling but alive, sent a wave of relief crashing over her. The room, the betrayal, and the horror faded into the background as she reached out, her heart swelling with a mixture of joy and sorrow.