Scarlett nodded solemnly. "Exactly. But now isn't the time to judge her. She has gone wild and the other survivors see her as a threat, hence they'll want her dead. They don't know the full truth, but they've seen her kill. We have to figure out what to do before this situation spirals out of control."
The group fell silent, each lost in their thoughts, grappling with the weight of Scarlett's revelation. The air in the cave was thick with tension, and the flickering firelight cast long shadows across their faces.
Hunter was the first to break the silence, his voice low and measured. "We need to understand what's happening to Maya. Is this… transformation permanent?" He hesitated, as if searching for the right words. "To be honest, this is the first time I've seen a non-Chosen suddenly become one. And now, she's not just Chosen, she's a monster. Is this condition something that can be reversed?"
