*Freya*

"I won't give up," I promised, my voice trembling but determined. "I'll keep fighting, for as long as it takes. For Rafe, for my friends, for everyone I love. I won't let them down."

Daniel smiled down at me, his eyes shining with pride and admiration. "That's my girl," he murmured, pressing a gentle kiss to my forehead. "You're stronger than you know, Freya. And we'll get through this, together. I promise."

As he spoke, I felt a flicker of hope kindle in my chest, a tiny spark of light amidst the darkness. I clung to it like a lifeline, letting it guide me back from the brink of...