The Alpha's Claim
He chuckled darkly, but said nothing as we ascended the black stone stairs, step by step, into the lion’s den.
The moment we crossed the threshold, the heavy doors groaned shut behind us.
The chamber was as cold as memory.
It was Circular with no corners, no place for shadows to hide in. Everything in the Council’s Hall was meant to be exposed.
Above us, the dome ceiling was carved with runes that pulsed with old magic. Five thrones lined the back wall, one for each House.
Mine sat empty.
For now.
I stepped into place. Back straight, Mind sharp ready for the psychological warfare that's about to take place.
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