“Are you sure about this?”

I asked, my expression serious, my eyes cold, edged with something sharp, almost deadly as I stood straight, the tension in the air stretched so tight it felt like it could snap at any second.

“Yes. I am sure about this, Beta Lilith.”

Theila’s voice matched mine—calm, sharp, and just as serious.

I didn’t look at her at first. I simply nodded once, reaching for the cold metal on the table before handing it to her. My eyes flicked to hers as I spoke, like whatever we were about to do was the most important mission of our lives.

And honestly… it felt like it....