NoahThe afternoon sun streamed through the window, warm and golden. I sat in the garden of the east wing, my hand resting on my stomach, watching the flowers sway in the gentle breeze.For a moment, I almost felt peaceful.Almost.The baby shifted inside me, a small movement that brought a faint smile to my lips. "You're restless today," I murmured. "Just like your mother."I closed my eyes and let the warmth wash over me. It was the first time in days I had felt anything close to calm. Clara was in chains. Lucas was being hunted. Adrian was trying to be better.Maybe, just maybe, things were finally changing.The sound of hurried footsteps shattered the illusion.I opened my eyes to see Elena rushing toward me, her face pale, her expression urgent. My heart immediately started pounding."Elena? What's wrong?"She reached me, breathless. "Noah, I need to tell you something. Something important."I stood up slowly, my body aching. "What is it?""It's Ashvale. They're attacking."I fel
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