They say one only comes to appreciate the beauty of life when death is close by.
Alex couldn't come to understand that quote more than right now as he sat in the meeting hall that was currently devoid of any other.
Contemplating the circumstances caused him to feel genuine fear.
It wasn't his first time courting death as his job on Earth as a spy entailed such dangers but this time with Arwen's prediction looming over him, it seemed like there was no escape.
He had never felt so powerless before and as reality dawned on him, it grew harder to make sense of anything else.
"What do I do, Bella?... If I make even one mistake… I'd never come back home. I just… I'm scared I'd lose." Alex muttered as he looked toward the ceiling, seeking some form of reprieve.
Unfortunately, there was no response, and for a moment, Alex felt quite lonely.
