Soren's POV:
"So what exactly is the curse of Stygian? Ezra asked Elder Helena; she tapped her walking stick a few times on the ground before clearing her throat.
"Melrose... Melrose Marques is The Curse of Stygian."
Ezra's face transformed, a palpable tension gripping him as an unreadable expression washed over his features. The moment my mate's name slipped from her lips, my heart plummeted like a stone. Xaroth shifted uncomfortably within me, sensing my distress, but I held my tongue, knowing that the weight of her words was only beginning to unfold. The air was thick with tension; it felt as if the very walls were holding their breath. Below us, the rogues scurried about, their relentless energy creating a chaotic dance that mirrored my inner turmoil. There was no escaping this mo
