CHAPTER 72 BETRAYAL

Claire Ted's words hit me so hard that thought of them occasionally brought me back to reality. The revelation of Declan's betrayal stung deeply; the bond of trust I had thought was unbreakable, the times I had to stand in for him, everything we've been through. I was hurt so deeply. I was betrayed But amidst the pain, I couldn't abandon my family, nor could I allow the outlanders to tear us apart. I gathered my thoughts and looked up at Ted, "We need to confront Declan," I said firmly. "We have to make him understand the gravity of the situation and ask him to stand with us against the outlanders." Ted nodded, his eyes reflecting the same determination. "We'll need a plan," he replied, his voice steady, which surprised me. "And we'll need allies." As we started strategizing, the weight of our task fell heavily on us. But at that moment, I knew that no matter how treacherous the path ahead, I needed to be strong for me, for Ted, and for each member of the park, for the truth, and