KAIA’S POV
Harold cleared his throat, his hands trembling slightly as he folded them in his lap, and I couldn't help but wonder how bad these people could be for him to be shivering this much just at the mention of them.
His voice was low and uneven, like he was trying to force courage from a place that didn’t exist.
“The Black Thorn… they’re not just assassins or rebels,” he said finally. “Their real goal has always been the same—they want to bring back the rule of an entity that many sacrificed their lives to see gone. The Hollow King. To restore the old ways he practiced, and even… to bring him back into existence if they can.”
My eyes widened at the mention of that name. “The Hollow King?”
Harold nodded quickly, leaning forward as though eager to get the words out before anyone co
