The fire in King Aries’ private quarters crackled as shadows danced along the stone walls. He stood in front of it, arms behind his back, shoulders tense. The night was unnervingly quiet, broken only by the soft knock that came to his door. “Enter,” Aries growled. The heavy oak door creaked open and in stepped Beta Thom, Gamma Mike, and High Commander Kael—his most trusted men. Warriors feared across the realm. Men who had, like him, built reputations on ruthlessness, dominance, and control. But tonight, something had shaken them all. Kael was the last to enter, shutting the door firmly behind him. “You called for us, Your Majesty?” Aries didn’t answer immediately. He turned from the fire and looked at each of them in turn. They stood tall—cloaked in power—but beneath their composed exteriors, Aries could see it. The same tension that gripped him. The same confusion that burned through his veins. He gestured to the long black table near the fireplace. “Sit.” The men obeyed. Th
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