As the warm water eased his weary body, Ryder couldn't help but feel the weight of his actions.
The events of the day had forced him to make a difficult decision, one that went against his very nature. But he knew deep down that there was no other choice. The prophecy had tied their fates together, and he had to do whatever it took to protect his family, even if it meant making sacrifices.
As he stood under the shower, his mind wandered back to the ancient book on his study table. If he could unlock its secrets, he could potentially find a way to change their fate, but at this point, he didn't feel like there was any possibility.
He could only take other steps to protect his son. However, the more he thought about it, the more conflicted he became.
"Chaos, looks like I have no choice. I'll have to destroy every last remnant related to you, including..."
