Leaving Orion here was nothing but beneficial.

"I understand your thoughts. You believe that keeping the child with you will convince Dominic that you're genuinely unguarded. But remember, there's always a bigger fish," Pharaoh said quietly, his voice full of concern. "Don't forget, he's the president of Salterra. He wouldn't have gotten to where he is without being formidable."

Nina fell silent, realizing she had overlooked that fact.

"So, we'll leave Orion here for now, and Nash and I will go ahead."

"If all goes well, you can come back to get him. Nina, I just want to make up for everything I owe you. Even if it costs me my life, I won't let anything happen to him," Pharaoh said, his voice husky and resolute.

Nina's breath caught in her throat. She had seen the lengths Pharaoh had gone to for Orion.

"Father..." she whispered, reaching out to embrace him.

Pharaoh patted her shoulder gently. "Child, staying here with the Yaren Tribe would be the best choice for you. But I know your heart isn't here, and I can't force you to stay.

"Just take care of yourself. I can't bear to lose you..." His voice broke as he spoke.

war journalist, he had been vehemently against it, but

had arranged for many people to protect her. Even in the safety

had believed that Seth had brought back his real daughter, he had been determined to teach her everything-shooting, combat, anything to compensate for lost time. He wanted

was not anger but heartbreak for Nina. He had almost killed her and

I need to do. I won't let myself die before they're done," Nina's voice was hoarse, choked with

long conversation,

of independent thought, and she had Nash by her side. Pharaoh knew

left,

you packed everything?" Nash asked in

replied. As soon

bet

arms, "Maybe I should just-"er

the back

and you're still hesitating?" Nina cut him off sharply, already knowing what

worried about

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