Autumn POV
The soft light of dawn filtered through the curtains, casting a golden glow across the room. I stirred from my slumber, the weight of the impending battle settling heavily upon my shoulders. Today was the day we faced Maverick and his forces head-on, the day that would determine the fate of our kind and our way of life. Blinking away the remnants of sleep, I lay still for a moment, the familiar scent of Tristan and the comforting warmth of his body beside me providing some solace in the face of uncertainty. But as I listened to the steady rhythm of his breathing, the reality of our situation crashed over me like a tidal wave. As I rose from our bed, the cool morning air brushed against my skin, sending a shiver down my spine. Outside, the world is still and silent, as if holdin
