Chapter64:

Chapter 64 The air in Moonstone Hollow was filled with tension as I stood between my team and the Awakened. The moonlight made the clearing glow softly, and long shadows stretched from the old standing stones around us. I took a deep breath, realizing that my next words could determine if we would have peace or conflict. “We're here to discuss things,” I said, maintaining a steady voice despite feeling anxious inside. “It's time we worked together to find a solution.” Cyrus, the leader of the Awakened, stepped closer. His dark eyes looked straight at me, trying to see if I was being honest. “Nice words,” he said, his voice sounding deep and a little rough. “But why should we trust you? You, who have hunted us, who have stood in the way of our goals?” I got upset by what he said, but I didn't let it affect me too much. It wasn't the right time to start explaining myself. “Because I'm offering you a chance at what you really want,” I replied. “A way to restore balance without tearing our