The aftermath of the battle lingered in the air like a heavy fog. As the dawn broke over the horizon, the first rays of sunlight pierced through the trees, illuminating the remnants of the fight. Emily stood at the edge of the estate, her heart still racing from the adrenaline of the night before. The cries of victory had faded, leaving only the sounds of nature returning to life. Liam joined her, his presence a comforting weight at her side. “We did it,” he said, his voice soft yet filled with pride. “We stood together and fought back.” Emily nodded, her gaze fixed on the horizon. “But Malachi won’t stop. He’ll regroup and come back stronger. We need to prepare.” Liam turned to her, concern etched on his face. “I know. We need to keep our guard up, but we can’t let fear dictate our liv

