Chapter 123

I paced back and forth within the confines of my office, my mind racing with the complexity of the situation. Father's decision to send Kyren back, coupled with his instruction to continue with my original plan, had left me feeling uncertain and torn.

"This is becoming a mess," I muttered to myself, frustration etched on my face. The threat of war loomed large, and I knew that if I chose to pursue it, innocent lives would be lost. The weight of that responsibility hung heavy on my shoulders.

Yet, I couldn't see any other way to achieve my goals. War seemed to be the only option, but it was a daunting prospect. What troubled me most, however, was the delicate issue of separating the entities within Kieran's mother and mine. The mere thought of it sent a shiver down my spine.