Chapter One hundred and Sixty One

Xander’s Pov

As we stand amidst the wreckage of the battlefield, Allegra's voice breaks the silence, filled with uncertainty. “Do you think she's really gone for good?” she asks, her gaze sweeping the horizon, searching for any lingering threat.

I met Allegra's gaze with a grim expression, my doubts mirrored in her eyes. “I wish I knew, Allegra,” I replied, my voice tinged with concern. “Elara is cunning, and she always seems to find a way back. We can't afford to let our guard down just yet.”

Her nod of agreement is heavy with the weight of our shared apprehension. Despite our victory, the looming shadow of Elara's return hangs over us, a constant reminder of the ever-present danger we face.

Together, we turn away from the battlefield, the echoes of our triumph mingling with the somber realization that our struggle is far from over. But as we walk side by side, a sense of determination courses through me, fueled by the knowledge that as long as Allegra and I stand united, we can we