Lilith's POV

The tension in the council room grew stronger with every second, almost hard to breathe in. I looked at Adams and saw his strong will mixed with some worry. We were side by side, ready to face the dangers that were getting closer to our group.

My heart raced as unspoken thoughts lingered between us, a silent talk that only we understood. In a shared moment of clarity, I saw him nod slowly, a small sign of comfort in the surrounding turmoil.

I took a big breath and stood up, noticing everyone was looking at me. This was my moment, one I had dreamed about for so long,...