Chapter 51 The Lion's Den

• The dawn broke over Elandor, painting the capital in hues of gold and crimson. Yet the serenity of the morning was a fragile illusion, masking the storm brewing within the palace walls. Ariella and Kael had decided that the time had come to confront Lord Blackthorn directly, to test his motives and lay the groundwork for their counterstrategy.
• It was a bold decision, but boldness was the only currency left in a game where trust was scarce, and alliances were more fragile than glass.
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