DANA'S POV
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Summoning all my strength, I forced a smile, hoping to conceal the turmoil within. "It's nothing, just a bit stressed with all the preparations," I said, offering a flimsy excuse.
Marcus studied me for a moment, his concern not entirely alleviated but accepting my response for now. "Well, you know I'm here for you, right? We're in this together," he said, wrapping his arms around me in a reassuring embrace.
As he held me close, I felt a surge of guilt and love intertwine within me. I cherished the bond we shared, but I also knew that my secret liaison with the enemy woman was far from over. The future felt uncertain, and I knew that the choices I would make would shape not only my destiny but the fate of our warring factions as well.
"Hey, Dana. I've
