For some time, the Lords lingered in the castle, speaking in low tones that carried a strange weight. Eventually, they bid their goodbyes to Damian, their voices sharp with promises.
"We shall see each other again later," Thaddeus said with a smirk, his eyes glinting with amusement.
The heavy doors closed behind them, and silence filled the halls.
I waited in my room, clutching the pendant Selene had given me. Minutes ticked by, stretching into what felt like an eternity. But no one came to check on me—not Damian, not Selene, not even Aamon. My nerves frayed with every passing second, my mind racing with questions that refused to be silenced.
Finally, I couldn't take it anymore. Sliding the pendant into my pocket, I stepped out into the hallway.
The castle was quiet, the only sound a
