chapter 39

As the night wore on, a tense calm settled over the vineyard, broken only by the occasional rustling of leaves in the cool breeze. Sorin and his companions remained vigilant, their senses attuned to any sign of Victor or his allies attempting another assault. Maya kept a watchful eye on the sanctuary, her mind racing with strategies to fortify their defenses further.

"We can't stay here," Anne whispered, breaking the silence that had settled over them. "Victor will regroup, and he'll come back stronger."

Elias nodded in agreement, his brow furrowed with concern. "We need to move swiftly," he advised, his voice edged with urgency. "There are safe havens beyond these vineyards, places where we can gather allies and prepare for the next phase of our journey."

Sorin glanced around at his allies, their determination mirrored in their eyes. "We can't risk staying here," he agreed, his voice steady despite the lingering adrenaline. "Let's gather what we need and leave at first light."

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