The Bond That Breaks Worlds
The first thing Isabella noticed was that the palace had become too quiet.
Not peaceful.
Quiet.
The kind of quiet that came before a storm.
The kingdom had survived armies.
It had survived ancient creatures.
It had survived the awakening of powers that should have remained forgotten.
But this threat was different.
Because this time...
The enemy was not standing outside their walls.
It was standing between their hearts.
Kael Veyron remained in the royal archives.
Surrounded by guards.
Watched by warriors.
Yet somehow...
He seemed completely calm.
Almost too calm.
Lucian stood across from him.
"You expect us to believe that you are here to help?"
Kael looked at him.
"No."
The answer surprised everyone.
"I expect you to question me."
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