C119 THE THREE GREAT FAMILIES AWAKEN

The flames didn’t die down after Elara’s revelation.

They intensified—roaring up the pillars of the realm like a thousand awoken monsters.

Damon stood frozen, torn between rage and fear, his hands curled around Elara as if the Throne might snatch her away at any moment.

The First Heir watched them, shoulders tight, eyes hollow—because he knew something neither of them knew yet