can't let that happen," I added, with the same determination I had felt since the beginning of our journey. "No matter what it takes, we have to succeed."
Silence fell between us again, but this time, it was filled with resolve instead of fear. We knew the road ahead would be difficult, but we were determined to face it together. Outside, the cueronix kept flying, its shadow occasionally crossing the entrance of the cave, but we no longer felt the same paralyzing fear. Now, every challenge that came our way would be another step toward our goal, another test we had to overcome.
