Checkmate

It was only a check. Ren calmed himself. All he had to do was move, and when he did, the Queen followed him and uttered, "Check," yet again.

Ren was getting worried. The White Queen's calm face told him that she was leading him into a trap. A real checkmate without him knowing, and this was getting into his head.

"Ren!"

Elena stood before him with unwavering determination shining in her eyes. Her voice, filled with conviction, sliced through the air and cut through his worries.

"Ren, we've come so far," she said, her voice steady and resolute. "We cannot let doubt cloud our judgment now. Trust in your abilities and stick to the plan. We've faced countless challenges together, and this is no different."

Ren gazed into Elena's eyes, finding solace and reassurance in her unwavering belief. Her determination was contagious, and it reignited the fire within him. He knew he couldn't let his overthinking paralyze him or succumb to the White Queen's mind games.