The Council That Chose Fear

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Elder Mira The prophecy walks through our gates at sunset. And the kingdom immediately begins unraveling. Not publicly. Wolves are too disciplined for that. But fear moves quietly through stone halls and guarded conversations long before panic reaches the streets. By the time Cassian enters the palace with the bonded kings and the girl standing at the center of them, the council already understands one terrifying truth. The bond is real. The council chamber feels colder tonight. Torchlight flickers against ancient stone while commanders and elders gather around the massive oak war table at the center of the room. No one speaks immediately. Interesting. That alone reveals how frightened they are. General Ryden finally breaks the silence. "You all felt it." Not a question. No

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