Third Person’s POV

Lawrence and Maxine engaged in a game of chess.

Maxine made her move, strategically maneuvering her black knight.

On the other side of the board, Lawrence had just finished moving his white pawn.

Their eyes met, and they exchanged smiles. The game continued as Maxine moved her white bishop to a position perpendicular to Lawrence's queen, posing a threat to his powerful piece.

"I have a plan to stay close to her," Maxine whispered.

Lawrence shifted his queen three steps to the north. "You said they might come after you for switching sides. So why put yourself in danger?"

"It's better to keep an eye on her...