CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY FOUR

{ DIANA REUNION WITH HER FATHER }

My voice echoed in the room, my outstretched hand a symbol of unity against the brewing storm. The tension between Judith and Diana was palpable, but as everyone glanced at each other, a silent agreement seemed to form. Reluctantly, Judith lowered her gun, and Diana took a step back, still glaring but seemingly willing to cooperate.

"Alright, Fred. We’re with you," Thomas said, breaking the silence and stepping forward to clasp my hand. One by one, the others joined, creating a circle of unity

"Good. Now let's figure out how to get Diana back to her father." I said, pulling out a large map and spreading it on the table. "We need a plan that makes it look like she was never here. We need to Mae him beige Diana find her way back to him all by herself."

Diana looked at the map, her face serious. "I don’t like the idea of going back, but if it’s the only way to keep you all safe, I’ll do it. But we need to be smart about this. If what you are saying is