Chapter 20 The Final Stand

• The night deepened, and the clearing under the moonlight became the stage for an escalating confrontation. Clara stood at the center, flanked by Ethan and her team, facing off against Marcus and Lucas. The tension was electric, and the air crackled with impending conflict.
• Marcus and Lucas exchanged a glance, their unspoken alliance clear. Clara’s eyes darted between the two, calculating their movements and trying to anticipate their next move. The stakes had never been higher, and the danger was palpable.
• “You’ve really outdone yourselves,” Marcus said, his voice laced with menace. “But I don’t think you’re prepared for what’s coming next.”