Aria POVSeeing Lyra standing in the heart of this castle felt unreal.For a second, I almost expected her to shift and bare her teeth like she used to — circling me with that cruel little smile while the others laughed. Instead, she stood upright before the throne, shoulders squared but eyes cautious, like she knew she was stepping into a den that would not hesitate to tear her apart.I looked at her slowly, letting the silence stretch.“How bold of you,” I said at last, my voice cool and measured. “To walk in here.”Raiden’s presence beside me was steady, warm. His fingers brushed against mine, grounding me before I even realized I needed it.Lyra swallowed but didn’t flinch.“What news do you claim is important enough to earn you safe passage into my kingdom?” I asked.“You may speak,” Raiden ordered, his tone low, kingly. His thumb traced the back of my hand in slow circles, calming the anger rising in my chest.Lyra lifted her chin. “Alpha Darius has gathered allies. Clans. Rogue
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