Chapter 54

Alex's POV

We had no other option but to seek refuge in Leo's secure underground facility. It provided us with a safe haven, shielded from Apo's reach. Janet, Dian, and I worked together to create a formidable barrier, one that even Apo would struggle to penetrate.

This war we found ourselves in seemed like an endless cycle of pain. We were fortunate to still be breathing, even though we had endured severe injuries and come close to death. It felt as if luck was occasionally on our side, allowing us to survive against all odds.

I couldn't help but feel weak and vulnerable. The damn Licht was right—I was ill-prepared to end this war. Despite being fully equipped, I still lacked the strength and readiness necessary.

"Eat," Xavier handed me a plate of grilled meat, concerned about my lack of regular meals.

How could I eat as if nothing had happened? I had nearly lost my mate because of my own inadequacies. He had survived for the second time, enduring an a