Chapter 15: Redemption As the danger escalated, Alex and Mark found themselves in a perpetual state of high alert. The burden of the scandal and the constant fear of being discovered took a toll on their state of mind, but they knew that they had to press on, for the truth demanded to be heard. In their desperate bid for protection, they sought refuge with a small group of trusted individuals who believed in their cause. These allies provided them with a safehouse, a sanctuary amidst the storm that raged outside. Inside the safehouse, Alex's state of mind was a