The city began to find its rhythm again, though the scars from William's reign ran deep. As days turned into weeks, Stella and Ethan worked tirelessly alongside Nina and other leaders, helping survivors find homes, rebuilding damaged structures, and establishing a sense of normalcy. It was a long, painstaking process, yet each small victory—a wall rebuilt, a business reopened—was proof of their resilience.
Despite the city's progress, the weight of past horrors still loomed, casting shadows on even the brightest of moments. Some of William's loyalists had gone into hiding, and rumors surfaced of underground gatherings, murmurs that William's legacy hadn't died with him. Stella was vigilant, knowing that even the smallest embers could reignite a blaze.
