Chapter 22

• Amara paced back and forth in the war room, her fists clenched and determination burning in her amber eyes. The scout’s report about the rogue attack on the outpost had set everyone on edge, and the sense of urgency was palpable. Xander and Asher were deep in conversation over the map on the table, but Amara was done being a silent observer.
• “I’m going with you,” she declared, her voice cutting through the tense silence.
• Xander looked up, his piercing blue eyes narrowing slightly. “Amara, it’s dangerous. This is a coordinated attack, not a skirmish. You’re not trained for the field.”