Closer to You

Emily's POV. As we stepped out of Luca's hospital room, the gravity of the situation hit me like a ton of bricks. My legs felt weak, and I couldn't stop the sob that escaped my lips. Leo and Logan were immediately at my side, their strong arms supporting me. "Aren't you supposed to be the unbeatable badass trio?" I choked out, my voice wavering. "How did this happen?" Logan's hand came up to gently wipe away my tears. "Hey now, even badasses have their off days," he said, trying to inject some levity into the situation. Leo pulled me into a tight hug, his familiar scent of pine and musk enveloping me. "Don't worry too much, little witch," he murmured into my hair. "Luca's tough. He'll pull through this." I looked up into Leo's vibrant eyes, seeing the determination and strength there. Despite everything, I found myself wanting to believe him, to trust in the bond that tied us together. "You're right," I said, taking a deep breath. "Luca's too stubborn to let something like this keep hi