The Widow’s Blood Debt
Their bodies were inked with traditional tattoos, a blend of ancient rites and modern warfare symbols of loyalty and strength that spoke of their unwavering dedication to the Lin family.
We walked through the Dragon’s Gate a massive, ornate archway that stood like the mouth of a dragon, ready to swallow us whole. Intricate carvings adorned the stone, depicting phoenixes and dragons in an eternal dance of flames and shadows. Julian walked half a step in front of me, and my pulse quickened as I noticed the change in his demeanor. He wasn’t the “Auditor” tonight; he had transformed into something far more dangerous. Wearing a deep crimson suit, the color of dried blood and imperial royalty, he