Twilight's Rejection

hrough the apartment. Both women tensed, exchanging wary glances.

rown eyes. His presence exuded danger, but there was something familia

s voice low and gravel

s spine. Luna stepped protectively in front of her, he

d on Camilla. "My name is Nico. I've been trac

k's wrath. She had heard whispers about him, tales of his sur

ession. "Please, Camilla. We don't have much time. The Elders wo

t this stranger. But Camilla saw something in Nico's eyes, a

her voice steady. "

are our information, and bring the Elders' corruption to light. Bu

he had been running for too long, hiding from the truth and the power within he

eparing to leave the apartment. As they moved swiftly thr

nd urgent. "I've uncovered documents and communications that prove their involvement in va

hy should we trust you? For all we know

tation, but you have to trust me. My life is on the line, too. I'v

e don't have a choice. If what Nico says is true, we

warning her to stay cautious. "Fine, bu

"That's fair. Now, let's get o

hts flickered above them, casting eerie shadows on the pavement. Camilla's heart pounded in her chest

co motioned for them to hide behind a row of dumpsters, pressing themselves

they discussed their mission. "The target was last seen in th

d at Nico, who gave her a reassuring nod. They waited until the figures mov

ty. Nico led them to a secluded warehouse, its exterior weathered and abandoned. "This

em to sit down, his expression serious. "We need to lay low for a while. The Elders wil

eight of their situation pressed heavily on her shoulders. She knew tha

documents and maps. "These are the locations of the Elders' strongholds and their key

ormation. "This is risky, but it's our best shot. We

one. We need to reach out to those who have suffered under the

to my contacts and see if we can gather support. We have

her abdomen. She gasped, doubling over as the pain intensified. L

ng?" Luna asked, pan

breath, her vision blurring.

pening. The pain was unlike anything she had ever felt, radiatin

as pr