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With the Reverend's demise—petty tyrannies extinguished—a new dawn offers the family a glimmer of hope as they journey north towards rumored sanctuaries. Their harrowing journey climaxes in the startling revelations of nature’s resilience, and survival turns from a desperate chase to a collective yearning for life amidst loss.
In their newfound refuge, Ally meets Rob once again, their roles now evolving as hunters of the creatures once thought invulnerable. The family unites, stronger in their shared trauma, and embarks on the path to reclaim what it means to live, not just survive.