Chapter 66: A New Kind of Strength
The days following their victory were filled with planning, training, and moments of quiet reflection. They had freed Scott, but they had also faced the harsh reality of what lay ahead. The darkness was not something they could easily defeat. But in these moments, with their bonds stronger than ever, they knew they would keep fighting.
Mia and Scott had become even closer, the tension between them giving way to a new understanding. The romantic connection between them had deepened, and though they didn't speak of it often, the silent comfort they found in each other was evident to everyone around them.
The others too had found their own moments of connection. Derek and Malia had grown closer through their shared experiences, their flirtations growing into something more tender as they spent more time together. Their bond had evolved from a playful rivalry to something rooted in trust and mutual respect.
Allison had always been the energetic heart of the group, but she and Theo had shared several quiet moments together. Their friendship had blossomed into something more—something deep and genuine. As they trained together, their growing attraction to one another was undeniable, even if it remained mostly unspoken.
But while the bonds between them all were growing stronger, there was still the looming threat of the darkness that had almost consumed them.
They had to keep pushing forward.