Chapter 221

As the group settled into the ancient temple, the weight of their recent victory was slowly replaced by the looming uncertainty of what lay ahead. Dexter leaned against the cold stone wall, deep in thought as the flickering torchlight cast dancing shadows around the room. Tessa, Charlotte, Adrian, and the rest of the Resistance were engaged in animated discussions, plotting their next moves, but Dexter found it hard to shake the nagging feeling that they were not out of danger yet.

“Dexter, are you okay?” Tessa’s voice broke through his thoughts. She approached him, concern etched on her face.

“Yeah, I’m fine,” he replied, forcing a smile. “Just thinking about what comes next.”

Tessa nodded, her expression serious. “We need to prepare for whatever Valen might try. He has connections, and even though we’ve contained him, he won’t go down without a fight.”

Dexter straightened, feeling the heaviness of responsibility settle back onto his shoulders. “You’re right. We need to anticipate hi
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