The quiet of our private quarters was a stark contrast to the buzzing energy that had taken over the rest of the stronghold. Shadows stretched across the stone walls, illuminated only by the warm, flickering glow of the hearth. I sat on the plush sofa, wrapped in a soft blanket, watching the flames dance while the hours ticked steadily away.
It was late, and I was still waiting for Demetrius to come home.
Ever since we returned from the riverbank, he had been locked away with his high-ranking warriors and scouts, tearing the territory apart to figure out who was behind the ambush. Five heavily built rogues swimming entirely submerged to bypass our border security wasn't just a random raid—it was an organized, tactical infiltration.
Even though he was miles away in the command rooms, I w
