The morning of the final battle dawned with a heavy mist hanging over the camp. The air was thick with tension and anticipation as the group made their final preparations. Weapons were sharpened, traps were set, and the safeguard was carefully hidden in a secure location, ready to be deployed when needed.
Lily stood with Logan, Marcus, and Eva, going over the plan one last time. The map of the forest lay before them, marked with the positions of Thorne's expected approach and the locations of their defensive traps.
"Remember, the key to our success is coordination," Marcus said, his voice firm. "We need to hold our ground and keep Thorne's men occupied while we deploy the safeguard. Stay alert and communicate constantly."
Logan nodded, his expression serious. "We'll be ready. Thorne won
