Damian’s POV
Another elder spoke up, her voice calm and measured. “Diplomacy should be our first course of action. We need to reach out to Christian and see if there’s a way to resolve this peacefully. Perhaps there’s something he wants that we can negotiate with.”
I nodded, considering her words. “He already refused but it is worth a try. But we need to be prepared for the possibility that he won’t back down. Christian is not known for his willingness to negotiate.”
A general, one of our strategists, leaned forward. “We should fortify our defenses and ensure that Bella and Liam, wherever they are, are well-protected. If Christian makes a move, we need to be ready to respond swiftly and decisively.”
I agreed. “I’ll send additional warriors to the outpost to reinforce Bella and Liam ju
