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Chapter 111Lilith’s POVCassian fell to one knee.Something had grabbed his ankle and was pulling him toward the cracked floor.“Cassian!”I caught his arm before he could slide farther. Brandon rushed forward and grabbed his other shoulder.“Get it off me!” Cassian shouted.He struck at the floor with his sword, but the blade passed through the black substance without cutting it. The thing tightened around his ankle.A crack spread beneath his knee.“Lilith, move back!” Brandon ordered.“I'm not leaving him!” I reached for Cassian's leg, but he caught my wrist.“Don't touch it!” His face tightened as the thing pulled again. The stone beneath him broke, leaving his lower leg hanging over a dark opening.I didn't have time to argue. I placed my free hand against the floor and called on my celestial power.White light bursted from my palm. The black substance released Cassian, but something beneath the floor struck the stone from below. The impact threw me backward. My shoulder hit the

Chapter 112Cassian’s POV“Who was it?”I kept my eyes on the old man standing across from my desk.He had just told me that someone I trusted had witnessed what happened after my father left the council meeting. Someone who knew what really happened that night. Someone who had kept quiet for all these years.The man looked at me, then at Lilith.“I will tell you,” he said. “But you need to understand something first. The person you are looking for did not simply witness your father's death. He helped make sure the truth never reached you.”My jaw tightened.“Then stop wasting my time and give me a name.”Lilith touched my arm before I could say anything else.“Cassian, let him speak. We need to know what happened, not just who to blame.”I took a breath and leaned back against my desk. She was right. I wanted a name, someone I could drag into this room and force to answer for what had happened to my father. But if I acted before I understood the truth, I could destroy the only chance

Chapter 115 Morgana sat on the cold floor of her cell, staring at the bowl of water beside her. She had barely touched it. The guards had brought food and water hours ago, but she had no appetite. Her mind was occupied with something far more important than hunger. The last attack had failed. Cassian had discovered the dark substance in the water supply before it could do more damage. Worse, Lilith had recognised the danger almost immediately. If they had been given more time, the substance might have spread through the kingdom before anyone realised what was happening. Morgana clenched her hands. She had expected the plan to work. The dark grease had been designed to contaminate the water without changing its taste or smell. It was supposed to weaken the guards, sicken the horses, and leave the kingdom vulnerable to another attack. Instead, Cassian had stopped it. And now she was in a dungeon with the man who had taught her that failure always came at a price. Ac

Chapter 117Cassian POVThe southern village was in a terrible state when we arrived.Several houses had been damaged, and smoke was rising from a building near the village square. Warriors were helping the injured while others searched the surrounding area for anyone who might still be trapped.I dismounted and handed my horse to one of the guards."Where is the commander?""Over there, Your Majesty."I followed his direction.A group of warriors stood near a damaged building. Their commander was speaking to a healer, who was examining a wounded man.When he saw me, he immediately approached."Your Majesty.""Report.""We were caught off guard. The attackers entered through the eastern road and split into smaller groups. Some went towards the houses while the others moved towards the main square.""Why weren't they stopped?""We tried, but they had already surrounded the village before our men realised what was happening.""How many?""Approximately thirty-five.""Where are they now?

Chapter 118Cassian's POVWe were halfway to the East Ridge when the first signal came. Three whistles sounded from somewhere ahead. I raised my hand, and the warriors behind me stopped immediately.Brandon moved closer."That's our signal," he said. "Someone has reached the watchtower.""Or someone wants us to think they have." I looked at Lilith, she was riding beside me, her attention fixed on the narrow path ahead."Stay close," I told her."I am close.""Closer than that." She gave me a brief look but moved her horse nearer to mine.Brandon shook his head. "Can we concentrate on the people who are trying to kill us before the two of you start arguing?""Keep talking, Brandon," I replied. "I'll find you something useful to do." He gave a short laugh. Then, we continued towards the watchtower.When we reached the ridge, I saw one of our warriors lying beside the path. Two others were crouched behind a fallen tree, watching the tower.I dismounted. "What happened?"One of them stoo