~ LYRA ~"We fight together," I stated, keeping my eyes on Kael."No," Kael countered, shaking his head. "You aren't stepping into an arena with Darius. I'll petition the Council to alter the terms.""The Council doesn't grant appeals for Blood Tribunals," Mara said, stepping closer to the table. "The decree is final, and refusing it means execution for both of you."Kael picked up the parchment scroll, rolling it tightly before shoving it into his jacket. He turned his attention to Marcus, who sat quietly in the metal chair."Lock him in the lower block," Kael ordered the two guards standing by the door. "We'll deal with his treason after the tribunal."The guards hauled Marcus to his feet, dragging him out of the interrogation room. Kael walked past me, heading straight for the corridor. I followed him out, matching his fast pace as we moved through the underground facility."You're injured," I reminded him, pointing at his side. "You just took two bullets.""I heal fast," Kael said
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