Azriel stood and shook Markus’s hand firmly. "Thank you, Markus. Your support and trust mean everything to us."
As the conversation began to wind down, Azriel glanced at Markus, his expression serious yet hopeful. "Markus, I have one more request to ask of you."
Markus, intrigued, leaned forward slightly. "What is it, Azriel?"
Azriel took a deep breath, his gaze flickering briefly to Elora for reassurance. "How can someone be removed from the terror list?"
Markus’s eyebrows furrowed in confusion. "The usual ways are by death or by being apprehended and imprisoned. Why do you ask?"
Elora, gaining courage from Azriel’s supportive presence, decided to come clean. She stepped forward, her voice steady yet filled with emotion. "Markus, I need to tell you my entire story."
She began to rec
