Chapter 31

CLAUDIA. Leader. They want me to be the leader alongside Max, who can shoot Rogues from miles away and hold his own in a battle against Gamma of the whole kingdom. They want us to rule the village side by side. And maybe I'm overreacting. It's not like they asked me to lead over the land. They just want me to be in command of this whole village despite me not staying here for years and only coming back about a week ago. And even then, I didn't stay that long here. I've been on the run basically since I arrived. The only explanation for this is that... this might be some sort of a prank. Or a test. Whatever it is, it has to be unreal. But as I look at Nana and Ruth, I realize that they are being serious. They really want me to be on the top. "You're not kidding," I mutter, not able to take away the weird edge in my voice. "You really want me to be the leader. With Max." They nod excitedly. For a moment, I allow myself to be in their shoes. I try to see their vision because mayb