CHAPTER TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY NINE - THE REDEMPTION OFFER

Lysander looked at her, a glimmer of hope breaking through his despair. "We can't, not alone. But together... there might be a chance." He took a deep breath, steeling himself. "I know I have no right to ask this, but I want to help. Let me make amends for what I've done. I have knowledge, resources that could be crucial in this fight." Erik's eyes narrowed with suspicion. "And why should we trust you? After everything you've done?" "Because I'm the one who caused this," Lysander replied, his voice filled with genuine remorse. "And because if we don't work together, none of us will survive what's coming." Anna placed a hand on Erik's arm, her touch calming his bristling anger. "We should consider it," she said softly. "We're going to need all the help we can get." After a tense moment of deliberation, Erik nodded reluctantly. "Fine. But you'll be watched every moment, Lysander. One wrong move, and our alliance ends." Lysander bowed his head in acceptance. "I understand. Thank you