C114 THE QUEEN WHO OUGHT NOT TO BE THERE

The fire-being’s words rang through the realm like a prophecy that should never have been spoken aloud.

“Elara… you are the one the Throne truly seeks.”

Silence followed.

A quiet deeper than death, heavier than fate.

Elara couldn’t breathe.

Damon went motionless beside her, his hand wrapping around hers in a grip that trembled—not from weakness, but from dread.

The First Heir did not speak