KELLY THOMPSON'S POV

As the celebrations of our hard-won victory continued, the atmosphere around the camp shifted from tension to one of camaraderie and relief. We had faced the darkness and emerged stronger, but I knew that the challenges ahead would require even more vigilance and preparation. The Black Faes had retreated, but they were still out there, and I could sense their lingering threat.

The days following the battle were filled with a renewed sense of purpose. We spent time not only ...