|| Penelope ||
The grand chamber was filled with the heavy tension of uncertainty. The torches lining the stone walls flickered, casting restless shadows over the gathered nobles and Alphas of Goldenrealm. The room swelled with hushed whispers, speculation hanging thick in the air like an impending storm.
At the head of the assembly, I stood with Isabella by my side, our gazes locked forward, unreadable. Across the room, Lucian and Richard stood near the entrance, their powerful presences drawing uneasy glances from the nobles. They had not been introduced before, and their unfamiliarity among the kingdom’s elite only fueled suspicion.
Ancient Gerald stepped forward, his presence alone commanding silence. His deep voice rang through the chamber, firm and unwavering.
"Today, we gather n
