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Alpha King Dimitrio.

Multiple strides echo through the marble hallway of the castle. I cast glances at the castle guards who are in gleaming armor, they scurry past me in a whirlwind of activity. Their movements are purposeful, a controlled chaos as they relay messages to each other, hurrying to their posts and the urgent tasks at hand. In the midst of that, I see Melissa—her splash of confusion breaks the scene in the grand archway.

I can see her brow furrow in thought and she spins around as if she is searching for something. It was there, as if on cue, that our eyes meet. Quickly, I make my way to her and she does the same.

“Your majesty?”

“What is happening?” Melissa says and I grab her by the arm, propelling her towards the oak staircase. As it leads, I open the heavy doors and the base s……