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Alana's POV

My cheeks burn with frustration, and my thoughts spin out of control at every word that falls from Alex’s mouth. His words were feral, and no matter what I said, no matter how much I assured him of my unwavering commitment to our goal to eliminate Kai, he was still adamant, doubting my capability.

Giving me an ultimatum to kill the father of my children wasn’t as easy as it seemed, and here, once again, I have been left standing at the crossroads of an unthinkable decision—one I had imagined would be easy to take.

I always knew the task was not going to be an easy one, but I didn’t think it would taste my better judgment this much.

Alex's voice, laden with urgency, cut through my thoughts, and I turned to face him.

“Days are counting. Each time you hesitate, each time your hand withdraws from a strike, your children's lives wither. “His eyes, once warm and comforting, now carried a cold steel resolve, reflecting the gravity of my failed attempt.

I released a breath; his wo