Chapter 84 Family Announcements

• The courtyard buzzed with controlled energy as warriors assembled beneath the silver wash of moonlight. Armor clinked softly, horses stamped restlessly, and the scent of leather and steel mingled with the crisp night air. Bobby stood at the top of the castle steps, surveying the faces turned toward her—seasoned fighters who had answered the call without question, despite the whispers that had plagued the halls all day.
• Gideon stepped forward, his presence commanding immediate silence. The king's voice carried across the courtyard like the clash of steel on steel. "Tonight, we ride not just to defend but to uncover the truth that stalks us in shadows. Each of you carries the strength of this kingdom on your shoulders. Each of you fights for more than duty—you fight for the future itself."
• Murmurs of approval rippled through the assembled warriors. Bobby felt their resolve strengthen, their doubts pushed aside by the certainty in their king's voice. She moved to stand beside him, letting her silver light pulse gently around her—not as a weapon, but as a promise.