Selena's POVThe army stretched across the horizon.Thousands of warriors. Dark armor. Sharp blades. They moved like a wave of shadows.I stood on the wall. Hope was safe in the tower. Ian was beside me. Raven was on my left. Kael on my right.We were ready."We hold the gates," Ian said. "No matter what.""Then we hold them," I said.The warriors below us shouted. Their voices rose like thunder."Brace yourselves," Kael said.The first wave hit the gates.---Razor's Voice"Selena, we're outnumbered.""I know.""We could die.""Probably.""Then why are we fighting?"I looked at the wall. At the warriors. At the future."Because we have to. For Hope. For everyone.""That's a heavy weight.""I can carry it.""I know you can."---The battle was brutal.Steel clashed. Bodies fell. Blood soaked the ground.I fought with everything I had. Blow after blow. Warrior after warrior.Ian was beside me. His blade never stopped moving.Raven fought on the other side. Her face was fierce."We're h
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