Chapter 104

• “I know…I am just worried. we need to be prepared for whatever comes next.” I finished, my voice low and steady, but inside, my thoughts were swirling. The betrayal still stung, and even though Leo and I had been through so much together, the challenges kept piling up.
• Leo placed a hand on my shoulder, his grip firm. “We’ll face it, Selena. No matter how deep this goes.”
• I gave a small smile, appreciating his unwavering confidence. But it was Ethan who had been on my mind lately, his journey, his struggles, and his quiet loyalty that never wavered even after the war left him broken in so many ways. I hadn’t seen him in a while, but I knew he was still in rehab, recovering both physically and mentally.