Amid the chaos, Zarah and Ayodele's personal relationship deepened. One evening, after a grueling day of strategizing, they shared a quiet moment under the stars.
"You know," Ayodele said, his tone lighter than usual, "I've spent so much time focused on saving the world, I forgot how beautiful it can be—especially with you in it."
Zarah smiled, feeling a warmth she hadn't allowed herself to acknowledge before. "We've been through so much together. I don't think I could imagine my life without you now."
Their bond became a source of strength, even as the fight demanded more of them.
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