Chapter 193

• Back inside the house, Camila sat with Martina on the couch, holding her hand tightly. Martina's sobs had quieted down, but the grief was still palpable.
• "Martina," Camila said softly, "I know this is incredibly hard. But you have to stay strong. Ares would want you to be safe and take care of yourself."
• Martina nodded, wiping her tears with the back of her hand. "I know, Camila. I just... I can't believe he's gone. It feels so surreal."