Chapter 467

Rose’s POV

His words hit me harder than I wanted to admit.

For a long time, I had fought on my own, relying on no one but myself and, of course, Kanen.

But Joe’s words rang true. This war wasn’t just mine to fight. It involved everyone, and I needed allies, whether I liked it or not.

After a long pause, Joe reached out and gently placed his hand on my shoulder.

“You don’t have to trust her fully right away, but give her a chance. She’s asking for that much. If we’re going to stop this war, we need everyone on board.”

I bit my lip, still unsure. The thought of trusting Miraelle, even just a little, twisted my insides.

But Joe was right. Holding on to my grudge wasn’t helping anyone. It was exhausting, and with each passing day, the war drew closer.

We needed to unite, not remain divided by past mistakes.

I took a deep breath and closed my eyes for a moment, thinking of Kanen. I imagined what he would want me to do