CHAPTER NINETY-ONE FOR OUR FUTURE

Daphne's POV As I walked toward Javion, every step seemed heavier than the last. The night was cool, a contrast to the storm of worry swirling inside me. I was trying to find some peace, some moment of calm before everything turned chaotic. The sight of Javion, standing alone, was like a beacon in the storm of uncertainty. He was lost in thought, his face a tight mask of determination and concern. My heart ached seeing him like this, carrying the weight of our future on his shoulders. I reached out and gently touched his arm, hoping to ground him in the moment. When he turned to face me, his intense eyes softened as they met mine. The chaos of the impending battle seemed to fade just a little, if only for a moment. “Javion,” I said, my voice trembling slightly. “I need you to know how much I love you. No matter what happens tomorrow, you mean everything to me. I hope our plan works. I hope we make it through this.” His hands found mine, his grip firm yet comforting. “Daphne,” he