The weight of the situation pressed heavily on Malia's shoulders as she sat across from Nixus, the plan they had devised slowly taking shape. Together, they had worked in the shadows, piecing together the fragments of Selene's treachery. It had been a delicate operation—gathering evidence, tracking down the right people, and ensuring that everything lined up just right. But now, as the hour of confrontation neared, Malia couldn't help but feel the gnawing uncertainty in the pit of her stomach.
Trust. That was the issue. She couldn't bring herself to trust Nixus completely, no matter how many times he claimed he was trying to help her. The scars of the past still burned, each memory of his betrayal a fresh wound she couldn't easily forget. Yet, as they prepared to face Selene, Malia knew she had no other choice. She had to see this through, and for now, Nixus was her only ally.
