Rejected by the Alpha, Claimed by the Beast
They were a dull, metallic grey, like a screen that had been turned off for a long time.
"Who are you?" I whispered. My voice was weak, barely more than a breath. Rowan was still holding me, his grip tight and protective.
"I am the one who didn't run," the woman said. Her voice was deep and calm, like a bell ringing in a far-off tower. "I am the one who realized that 'Freedom' is just another word for 'Unsupervised.' I am **Kaima-Zero**."
Rowan stepped forward, his body tense. "She’s not you, Kaima. She’s just another simulation. Another 'Boss' at the end of a level."