110. Tension

ALPHA LANCE

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I return to my room, feeling a wave of exhaustion wash over me. My thoughts are racing, trying to piece together the best way to proceed with the mission ahead. I sit down in my armchair and try to calm my heart, which is pounding against my chest. The eerie silence in my room only adds to the overwhelming feeling of uncertainty.

I close my eyes and take a deep breath, trying to clear my mind. But my thoughts continue to race, and I find it hard to sleep again. The sky outside is gradually lightening, the darkness of night slowly giving way to the light of day.

I think about the last time Ryan suggested that we go to war. It was a catastrophe, one that I would never want to experience again. But I know that this time is different. This time, we have a real chance of reclaiming Lia, of taking back what was once ours.

But there are risks involved, and I can't shake the feeling of doubt that has settled in my mind. What if something goes wrong? What if I fail? The thought i