Chapter 50
The Race Against the Moon
Silence gripped the ancient library.
The glow from the silver key slowly faded, but its final words echoed in every heart.
"I cannot hold him much longer."
No one questioned what it meant.
If the Moon Prison failed...
Cassiel would be free.
Whether he emerged as the noble king from history or the broken ruler described in my mother's journal, no one could say.
Elder Rowan straightened slowly.
"We leave immediately."
Captain Darius nodded.
"The horses are rested. We can travel through the night."
"No," Elara said quietly.
Everyone turned toward her.
"The Moon Prison cannot be reached on horseback."
She pointed to an old map carved into the library floor.
A silver line wound through the mountains before ending at a dark circle.
"The fina
