All Chapters of The Rogue Healer's Secret: Chapter 11 - Chapter 14

Seraphina did not sleep.After Aiden's strange words, sleep became impossible.He isn't dead.The boy had spoken with such certainty.Such conviction.As though he hadn't guessed.As though he somehow knew.The moonlight streamed through the chamber windows, casting silver patterns across the floor.Beside her, Aiden slept peacefully once more.But Seraphina remained awake.Watching.Thinking.Remembering.Killian's face haunted her thoughts.The news of his death still felt unreal.Too sudden.Too final.Too wrong.A soft knock interrupted her thoughts.Three quiet taps.She immediately recognized them.Kael."Come in."The door opened.He stepped inside, already dressed for battle.His expression alone told her something had happened."What is it?""The Council has called an emergency assembly."Seraphina frowned."At this hour?"Kael nodded grimly."They're moving faster than expected."A chill ran through her.Cassius.The name immediately surfaced."What does he want?"Kael's jaw

The city did not sleep that night.How could it?By sunset, rumors had spread through every street, tavern, marketplace, and noble estate.The Silver Guardian had returned.The ancient prophecy was awakening.A mysterious child had been recognized by the wolves.No one knew the full truth.But everyone knew something extraordinary had happened.And dangerous men always paid attention when extraordinary things happened.Especially Lord Cassius.---Seraphina stood beside the window of her chamber, watching the moonlight spill across the palace gardens.Below, guards patrolled the grounds.More guards than usual.The Queen Mother had quietly doubled security after the incident at the gates.Not that it made Seraphina feel better.Her instincts remained restless.Uneasy.As though danger lurked just beyond sight.Behind her, Aiden slept peacefully.Curled beneath a thick blanket.Unaware that half the kingdom was already whispering about him.Kael leaned against the wall near the door.S