Chapter 42: The cabin, Rosa

Later that night, as Hila and Rosa sat by the fire discussing plans, Rosa suddenly looked serious. "Hila, I need to tell you something. There’s been increased activity in the area lately. I think Germinal might be expanding their reach."

Hila frowned. "You think they’re getting closer?"

Rosa nodded. "It's just a hunch, but we need to be prepared. I’ve set up some early warning systems around the perimeter. If anyone gets too close, we’ll know."

Hila felt a chill run down her spine. The safe house had always been a sanctuary, but now it seemed even this place might not be beyond Germinal’s reach. She looked at her sister, sleeping peacefully for the first time in months.

Over the next few minutes, Hila and Rosa worked tirelessly to fortify the safe house. They reinforced the windows and doors, set up additional traps and alarms around the perimeter, and stockpiled more supplies. Hila knew they couldn’t stay hidden forever, but she was determined to buy as much time as possible for Alys
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