Chapter 15:The Assassin's Strike

Chapter 15: The Assassin’s StrikeThe silver light surrounding Aria grew brighter with every second.She hovered slightly above the balcony floor, the strange glowing symbols beneath her feet pulsing like a heartbeat. The moon above the palace shone intensely, as if responding to her power.Aria clutched her chest.The energy inside her felt overwhelming.“It hurts…” she whispered.Below, Kael watched in alarm.Even in his massive Lycan form, he could feel the power radiating from her. It wasn’t just strong—it was ancient.And dangerous.“Aria!” he called.But before he could move—Something else caught his attention.A faint movement near the palace doors.Kael’s sharp wolf instincts immediately sensed danger.A royal guard was moving strangely through the shadows of the courtyard, heading toward the staircase that led to the balcony.At first glance, nothing seemed wrong.But Kael’s eyes narrowed.The guard’s scent was wrong. thank you for your support