Chapter 42
As we journeyed deeper into the heart of the wilderness, a heavy silence hung in the air. The events of the past days had taken a toll on each of us, and the weight of our choices still burdened our hearts. Luna, once a loyal member of the family that had sought to use us as experiments, now walked amongst us with a mix of shame and remorse etched across her face.
The wilderness seemed to sense our inner turmoil, its ancient trees swaying gently as if offering us a moment of respite. Despite the darkness that had plagued this land, there was a strange sense of hope in the air. Maybe, just maybe, redemption was within our grasp.
Luna's eyes darted nervously around the group, her gaze finally settling on Mirai. "I... I'm sorry," she stammered, her voice barely above a whisper. "For everything I did. I didn't want to hurt anyone, but I was afraid... afraid of what they would do to me if I didn't obey."