The war bells stopped after an hour.But the fear they left behind remained.The Crimson fortress had changed.Only that morning, Elara had walked through its halls believing she was entering enemy territory.Now she watched warriors from both packs prepare side by side.Ashen soldiers stood beside Crimson fighters.Two groups who had spent generations believing the other was their greatest threat.Yet now they shared the same enemy.The Hollow Crown.Elara stood outside the council chamber, listening to voices rise inside.“We cannot send her.”Kael.His voice was controlled, but she could hear the anger beneath it.Riven answered immediately.“And we cannot leave her behind.”“You are suggesting we take the Moon Heir into enemy territory.”“I am suggesting we take the person who has the strongest connection to what they are searching for.”The doors opened.Both men stopped speaking.Elara stepped inside.“Good.”They looked at her.“Now I don’t have to repeat myself.”Kael closed h
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