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The central conflict comes to a head when the Seekers begin to close in on the rebel’s hideout. As the pressures mount, Wanderer learns shocking truths about the Seekers' brutal tactics and the nature of their parasitic existence, igniting her deep-seated empathy for her human side. She resolves to protect her new family, putting herself at great risk.
Ultimately, a climactic confrontation arises in which Wanderer outsmarts the Seekers while trying to save her friends. She dives into a new identity—embracing her connection to her host Melanie while simultaneously forging a path for her survival.