Chapter 78 Into The Fire

• The night wrapped around them like a cloak, heavy with tension and unspoken fears. Aemilio and Evangelina stood at the edge of the clearing, watching as Raimundo's men shifted uneasily, their eyes darting between their boss and the couple. Aemilio's heart pounded in his chest, adrenaline surging through his veins as he prepared for whatever was to come.
• "Are you ready?" Aemilio whispered, turning to Evangelina. Her wide eyes reflected the fear and uncertainty swirling within her, but beneath it lay a glimmer of determination that made his heart swell.
• "I'm with you," she replied, her voice steadier than he expected. "No matter what happens, I'm not backing down."