The crimson eyes inside Selene's shadow slowly opened.
One...
Then another.
The temperature inside the command tent dropped instantly.
Every candle flickered.
The air became so heavy that even experienced warriors instinctively reached for their weapons.
Kael stepped in front of Aria.
His Alpha aura exploded through the tent.
"Everyone back!"
Marcus immediately drew his sword.
"Protect the Queen!"
Within seconds, Royal Guards surrounded Aria in a defensive circle.
Lucian's golden eyes narrowed.
His instincts screamed that something ancient had just revealed itself.
Selene stood frozen.
She looked down at the ground.
Her shadow...
Was no longer following her movements.
Instead, it slowly stretched across the floor like living smoke.
"What..."
Her voice trembled.
"What i
