| 164 | Doubts

The meeting adjourned with a palpable tension in the air, as everyone decided to retire for the night and reconvene the next day. It was clear to all that Charlotte would rather die than abandon her pack. The gravity of their situation weighed heavily on each member, knowing that their only option now was to prepare for the imminent threat posed by Emmanuel and Austin's potentially advancing army.

Arrangements were made to accommodate everyone. Aunt Caitlyn was assigned to the guest house, and Daniel Scott would stay in the cottage he had been occupying during Charlotte's shift. Thankfully, no further conversations transpired between Charlotte and Aunt Caitlyn, allowing the night to end peacefully without additional conflict.