Chapter 82 New Beginnings

each breath feeling heavier than the last. Aemilio glanced back, half-expecting to see Antonio rise from the ashes of his defeat. But all that lay behind them was the dark silhouette of the cabin, a monument to the pain they had faced and the battles they had fought. Bruno stayed close to Evangelina, his protective stance a silent reassurance as they walked toward their vehicle. The weight of the night lingered on their shoulders, but there was an undeniable spark of hope flickering in the distance. The fight was far from over, but they had taken a significant step toward reclaiming their lives.