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Chapter 91: The Knife Beneath the Council Table

Penulis: Jaxon Vale
last update Tanggal publikasi: 2026-02-21 20:37:43

The poison was already in the room before anyone noticed the wine tasted different.

I knew something was wrong the moment Kael’s fingers tightened around his goblet.

Not fear.

Not suspicion.

Instinct.

The council chamber felt too still. Too careful. Even the torches burned low, like they were holding their breath.

“Do not drink,” Kael said quietly.

But it was too late.

Darius had already swallowed half his cup.

Across the table, Elder Thorne did not move.

He did not drink.

He did not blink.

He
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