115: They took her

The others looked on silently, aware that the day had come when we would have to reveal our secret meetings. There was no avoiding it any longer. "Then we work together until this is resolved, regardless of the consequences," I declared.

Each person in the room nodded in agreement. We had received assistance and information, but what we faced was unprecedented. The fact that sworn enemies had formed an alliance meant someone knew we were working together, and they saw it as a weakness.

But we knew better. We were a formidable force, and we had much to lose if we failed, especially the safety of our loved ones.

After ending the call with Dante, I walked away from the others, dialing the number again to relay the necessary information to my father. It was a futile gesture, as I knew he would never forgive his impulsive son.

"Dante, things are getting intense. We need to organize the soldiers immediately," I said urgently.

"Rafael, we have a problem," Dante replied, his voice laced w