"We'll take Neoma and bring her back to her father. It's our only way out of this poverty,” Kulas said.
“Right, right,” Pedro agreed, his thoughts lingering on Neoma's allure alone.
The young men discussed their plan in hushed tones, determined to act before anyone could stop them. They understood the risks, but their desperation drove them to pursue the opportunity.
As they finalized their plans, Kulas looked around at his friends. "We'll move tonight. We have to be quick and quiet. No one can know what we're up to."
The young men nodded; their expressions were resolute. They knew this could be their only chance to escape their hardships and build a better future.
Back at the hut, Neoma was resting fitfully, Sol by her side, and with Owel who allowed himself to sleep by the wooden d
