Not everyone chosen by destiny is worthy of it.
I couldn’t stop thinking about the vision.
The First Luna Queen’s words echoed through my mind.
“No kingdom ever falls because of the enemy outside.”
“It falls because someone inside opens the gate.”
Who had betrayed her?
And why did that ancient family crest feel so important?
I was so lost in thought that I didn’t notice Kael walking beside me until he gently touched my shoulder.
“You’ve been quiet.”
“I know.”
“Do you want to talk about it?”
I looked at him and managed a small smile.
“I don’t even know where to begin.”
He smiled back.
“Then don’t.”
“We’ll figure it out together.”
Those simple words settled something inside me.
I wasn’t carrying this alone anymore.
By midday, we had reached the deepest chamber beneath the f
