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Chapter 75: Tides of War

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last update Last Updated: 2025-04-07 08:56:46

The moment the door slammed shut behind Rafael's trusted soldier, the weight of the world seemed to fall back into place. The reality of what was coming pressed heavily against his chest, threatening to suffocate him. Sophia, standing resolute in the center of the room, was all he could see as he tried to shake off the anxiety that gnawed at his insides.

The words they'd shared moments ago, the promises they'd made to each other, echoed in his mind. But now, with the looming threat of war, everything felt uncertain again.

He turned back to her, his jaw set, muscles taut. "I’m not going to lose you," he muttered, his voice tight with emotion he didn’t want to face. "This war—it’s about survival. And if it comes down to it, I will destroy anyone who stands in our way."

Sophia stepped forward, her hand reaching out to touch his. Her fingers were warm, a silent comfort in the coldness of the situation. "We’re in this together," she said, her voice steady, even as she could feel the stor
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