CHAPTER SIXTY NINE

Ethan's POV

Lucas glanced at me, his brow furrowing in concern. "Ethan, I understand that the events of late have been unsettling, but I've never once doubted our cause or our mission," he replied with unwavering conviction. "We have faced countless challenges before, and this is no different. It's only natural for doubts to creep in, but we mustn't let them overshadow our purpose."

I nodded, absorbing his words, though a lingering unease still tugged at my thoughts. "But Lucas, the encounters with Scarlett and the strange occurrences we've witnessed... It feels as though someone or something is deliberately trying to hinder our progress," I explained, my voice filled with a mix of frustration and determination. "We can't simply dismiss these events as mere coincidences. There's more at play here."

Lucas sighed, his gaze fixed on the path ahead as we continued our march. "I won't deny that things have been unusual, Ethan. But dwelling on uncertainties won't bring us any closer to the