Kael's p.o.vThe shadows seemed to writhe like living things as their sinister laughter swelled, engulfing me in its chill, yet I remained motionless behind Zephyrine, my awkward smile a poor shield against the malice that filled the air. The discussion, laced with whispers of power and manipulation, revolved around Lucien's play in Freya's fate at the court the other time."What a stupid boy!" Cassius blurted out, cursing out at Lucien with his mead in his hand, his state of mind still obviously conscious. "How stupid of him?"Amarantha's voice was like silk, smooth and deadly, as she purred, "Very stupid," her gaze locking with Cassius's, a silent understanding passing between them. A sly smile spread across her face, her eyes glinting with intrigue, "But who cares? It benefits us," she added, her tone dripping with malice.The manor's dark halls seemed to reverberate with their diabolical laughter, a chilling, mirthless sound that sent shivers down my spine, as if the very walls we
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