The ride back to the castle was quiet, the tension between the group palpable. Juliana's mind churned with the revelations from the Demon King. The weight of her past lives pressed on her, but it also lit a fire within her. She clenched her fists, her resolve hardening with every mile.
Jaxon rode beside her, his eyes occasionally flicking in her direction, concern etched across his face. Finally, he broke the silence. "Juliana, are you going to tell us what happened in there?"
She turned to him, her expression unreadable. "In time. Right now, we need to prepare."
"For what?" Alisa asked from behind, her voice hesitant.
Juliana's gaze hardened. "To end this. Once and for all."
A Return to Chaos
When they reached the castle gates, chaos greeted them. Soldiers ran through the courtyard,
