Kaelis POV
By the time the palace servants realized Blake was missing, I already knew.
Dragons were creatures of instinct, and mine sharpened the moment the sun set and he did not appear for the mandated court meeting. The king roared orders, guards ran in confused circles, advisors whispered theories…
But I stood still.
Watching.
Listening.
Calculating.
Because Blake’s absence wasn’t rebellion.
It was protection.
And I needed to know who—or what—he was protecting.
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The King Summons Me
“Kaelis!” the king barked, voice echoing through the hall, still strapped into half of his ceremonial armor. “The prince’s chambers are empty. His doll is gone. Find him.”
“I already know where he went,” I said, bowing with the bare minimum respect.
He froze. “Explain.”
“Blake is predictabl
