Chapter 24 The Heart Of The Storm

• The dawn arrived with a heavy sense of inevitability hanging over the palace. Ariella stood in her war room, surrounded by her most trusted advisors—Kael, Fenris, Selene, and Lady Elira. The maps of Elandor lay spread across the table, marked with the locations of known rebel strongholds and the movements of mercenary forces. The plans had been set into motion. Tonight, they would strike.
• Ariella’s mind raced with the magnitude of what was about to happen. The rebellion was no longer just a shadowy threat; it was a real, tangible force that could tear the kingdom apart. Every decision she made, every move she took, would determine whether Elandor would endure or fall into chaos.
• "Everything is in place," Kael said, his voice steady as he reviewed the final details of the attack. "Our forces are ready to move at dusk. We’ll hit the southern strongholds first, with reinforcements standing by in case we need them."