Confrontation
The fortress's stone walls were bathed in a silvery glow as the moon hung low in the sky. Tension permeated the air, a subdued uneasiness that appeared to beat through the hallways like a heartbeat. With her fingertips grazing the chilly, uneven stones, Iris slid into the tight path. She had combed through old maps and decoded mysterious symbols for weeks in an attempt to find this secret route. She had finally discovered it. However, she was completely shocked by what she discovered inside.
She gasped when she stepped out into the main hall. The instant she went outside, Damon's piercing stare locked onto her as he waited, lounging nonchalantly against a pillar. His black figure stood out against the dim lighting of the torches, giving him a powerful presence.
"What did y
