Chapter 116

• The air crackled with tension as Zander and Dante faced each other, wounds raw but determination unbroken. Zander’s fists clenched, every muscle screaming, but his spirit aflame with the promise to protect Aria and avenge her.
• Dante’s eyes were cold steel as he stepped forward, shirt discarded to reveal his intimidating dragon tattoo. His voice was low, filled with menace. “This ends now, Zander. No one betrays me and walks away.”
• Zander steadied his breathing, eyes locked on Dante. “Not while I still breathe. Aria’s freedom is a debt I’ll collect with your blood.”