I could see the conflict in her eyes as she wrestled with my words. "Why are they doing this?" she finally asked, her voice quieter now.
"We can’t be certain," I replied, keeping my tone steady. "But we do know that this land is one of many territories they’re targeting."
She studied me for a moment before pressing further. "Does it have something to do with your secrets?"
"It's part of it, yes," I responded, meeting her gaze. "But I know they’re planning something bigger."
She fell silent for a moment. “Fine,” she muttered. “I’ll stay. For now. But don’t think for a second that this means I forgive you.”
I nodded, accepting the small victory. “Of course. I need to earn that,” I said. “I just want the fighting between us to stop.”
She scoffed. “Until you find another reason to accuse
