Malia stood at the edge of the rooftop, the wind brushing through her hair, a gentle but insistent reminder that the world kept moving, whether she was ready for it or not. Below, the city hummed, a sea of lights twinkling in the night, indifferent to the turmoil that raged inside her.
The last few months had been a whirlwind of betrayals, revelations, and self-discovery. She had fought so hard to get here, to build a life for herself free of the shadows of Nixus and Selene. And yet, despite everything, here she was, standing on the precipice of a decision that could change everything.
