The Battle Is Far from Over, featuring the grim news of Selena's army, Rowan's resolve, and Aurora's preparation for the final conflict.The quiet evening air inside the war room felt heavy enough to choke on. Map scrolls lay scattered across the long oak table, held down by heavy stone daggers and ink pots. I stood by the grand window, watching pine needles sway in the cool breeze outside. My neck prickled with a low, persistent hum. The silver crescent mark wasn't flaming like it did during combat, but it pulsed with a steady, watchful heat under my skin.Heavy boots slammed against the wooden floorboards outside the doorway.A scout burst inside, breathless and drenched in sweat. His leather armor was splattered with dark mud from the lowlands. He collapsed to one knee, clutching his side as his chest heaved."Report," Rowan ordered, stepping away from the map table. His tall frame cast a long, sharp shadow across the room."They are marching on the Citadel, Alpha," the scout repor
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