The Alpha's Forbidden Heir
"They’re fighting for a system that no longer exists. We’re fighting for a world that’s just begun."
A distant explosion shook the base of the tower. The floor beneath them started to crumble.
"The tower's going down!" Arthur yelled.
They ran toward the stairwell, but the door was already twisted, jammed tight by the shifting metal.
"Wait," Kael said, stopping and looking back at the dark, silent console. He reached out one last time—not to control, but to touch. A small, hidden panel popped open, revealing a manual override lever that hadn't been triggered in a century.