Chapter 26

• “Then we’ll make it perfect,” she replied.
• The army moved into position as the sun climbed higher, casting harsh light over the rugged terrain. The soldiers’ footsteps were muffled by the rocky ground, their breath visible in the frigid air.
• Lyra’s battalion had already begun their ascent, their figures barely visible as they clung to the sheer cliffs. Seraphina watched them disappear into the jagged landscape, her heart pounding with a mix of anxiety and hope.