Chapter 31

• The morning sunlight seeped through the heavy curtains of Kael’s chambers, casting long shadows across the floor. He was seated at his desk, staring blankly at a parchment he hadn’t touched since the night before. The weight of the previous day’s events clung to him like a heavy cloak, and his thoughts were a chaotic storm of anger, guilt, and unanswered questions.
• A sharp knock on the door broke the silence.
• “Enter,” Kael said, his voice rough from a restless night.