ᴛʜᴇ ᴛᴡɪꜱᴛᴇᴅ ꜱᴇᴄʀᴇᴛꜱ (*Completed*)

Chapter: 31

Preparing for the Future

As the night wore on, we continued to make our rounds, gathering information and allies. It was a long and grueling process, but it was necessary. Every conversation, every handshake, was a step towards our goal.

By the time the ball ended, we had a clear picture of where we stood. We had allies, but we also had enemies. The road ahead would be difficult, but we were ready.

"Are you okay?" I asked Aria as we left the ballroom, the cool night air a welcome relief.

She nodded, leaning into me. "I'm with you, Dante. That's all that matters."

I kissed her forehead, feeling a surge of love and protectiveness. "I love you, Aria."

"I love you too," she replied, her voice filled with emotion.

As we drove away from the mansion, I felt a sense of resolve settle over me. We were in this together, and no matter what happened, we would face it head-on.

We had a plan. We had each other. And we would not be defeated.