chapter 50

As the days turned into weeks, Jace and Marvis found themselves locked in a constant battle against their adversaries. Every move they made was met with resistance, every plan thwarted before it could come to fruition.

"It feels like we're running in circles," Jace remarked one evening, frustration evident in his voice. "No matter what we do, they always seem to be one step ahead of us."

Marvis nodded in agreement, her brow furrowed with worry. "I know," she replied, her voice tinged with frustration. "But we can't give up. We have to keep fighting, no matter how hard it gets."

But even as they tried to remain optimistic, the strain of their situation began to take its toll. Sleepless nights and constant stress weighed heavily on them, leaving them feeling drained and defeated.

"I don't know how much longer I can keep this up," Jace admitted one night, exhaustion evident in every word. "I feel like I'm drowning, and I don't know how to save myself."

Marvis reached out, taking his hand