Casius’s Choice to Let Ilode Go Free

Thank you for reading and staying with this story. This chapter sits in the uncomfortable space between duty and conscience, where choices aren’t clean and mercy comes at a cost. Casius’s decision will echo forward, shaping not only his path, but the fate of everyone tied to Ilode and Mira. Nothing here is accidental—and nothing is finished.If you’re enjoying this book, your support truly matters. Please consider liking, commenting, adding the story to your library, and sending gifts if you’re able. Every interaction helps the book reach more readers and allows me to continue writing at the pace and depth this story deserves.Your comments especially mean a lot—I read them, and they help guide where emotional weight lands next.Thank you for supporting this world, these characters, and this journey. The hunt continues.