Chapter 38
The clamor of the skirmish filled the opulent chamber, echoes of clashing fists and strained grunts reverberating off the high ceilings. Juniper held Calliope close, shielding her from the chaos while Rylen and Kael fought with unmatched ferocity. Alara stood to the side, her face a mask of cold disdain, arms crossed as if unimpressed by the scene. The fight raged for what felt like an eternity—until the heavy clang of the chamber doors opening silenced the room like a sharp blade slicing through the tension. A line of imposing military men entered, their uniforms immaculate, their movements synchronized and deliberate. The insignias on their chests gleamed in the light, marking them as high-ranking officers of Kaedrial’s elite forces. At their center walked a man whose very presence com
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