Chapter 111: The Calm Before the Storm
Lyraeus’ POV
The castle’s grand hall buzzed with a mix of anticipation and anxiety as we made our way back from the cave. Aria was safe, but I could sense the tension radiating from her. Ryker trailed behind us, his presence a constant reminder of the betrayal I still struggled to fully forgive. Yet, we had bigger concerns now—Kael was on the move, and we had to be ready.
As we entered the main chamber, Akita slipped through a side door, his expression grave. He approached us quickly, his voice low but urgent. “Lyraeus, Kael is on his way. He’s setting up camps at the outskirts of your territory in the Forest Mountains.”
I nodded, acknowledging the weight of his words. “Thank you, Akita. Keep an eye on their movements and report back if there are
