Chapter 11 The Surprise Visit The courtyard remained silent. No one moved. No one spoke. The silver mark on my wrist had finally stopped glowing, but everyone's eyes were still fixed on it. My breathing was uneven. Everything had happened too quickly. The Sacred Shrine had opened. A mysterious voice had called my name. The elders looked frightened. Even Alpha Rowan, the strongest man in the kingdom, looked more serious than I had ever seen him. I wrapped my fingers around my wrist, trying to hide the mark. I wished I could disappear. I didn't understand any of this. I didn't even know why all of this was happening to me. Suddenly... The sound of horses echoed through the palace. Hoofbeats. Fast. Loud. Every guard immediately turned toward the palace gate. A servant hurried across the courtyard. "The prince has arrived!" My heart skipped. Prince Dante? Why was he here? Didn't he already have Lyra? Didn't he already reject me? Why
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