The true enemy has finally made his move.
The news of the Eastern Kingdom’s fall spread through our camp like wildfire.
No one spoke above a whisper anymore.
The victory we had celebrated only hours before suddenly felt meaningless.
If an entire kingdom could disappear overnight…
What chance did the rest of us have?
The war council gathered inside a large command tent before dawn.
Maps covered every table.
Messengers came and went without stopping.
Reports arrived faster than anyone could read them.
Kael stood at the center of the room, his hands braced against the war table.
“The Eastern Kingdom didn’t fall because it was weak,” Rowan said, pointing to the map.
“It fell because someone opened its gates from the inside.”
“Another spy,” General Darius muttered.
“No,” Rowan rep
