Chapter 31 Sadness And Anguish

• She was determined to prove her loyalty, to show the leader of the rebels that she was willing to face any challenge by his side. Every word, every gesture, was carefully planned to gain his trust and demonstrate that she was a true ally.
• Serenity knew that freeing the imprisoned soldiers wouldn’t be an easy task. Two weeks had passed since they were locked in the dungeons, and the soldiers who still resisted were extremely injured and exhausted. Rescuing them would require courage, cunning, and a united strength to challenge Percival's merciless regime.
• Percival was engrossed in intense discussions on state matters with his advisors. Serenity, in turn, used her cunning resources to mask her scent and muffle the rapid beats of her heart, all to listen attentively to the king’s plans. The security in the castle had slightly relaxed, as the monarch showed no signs of being cornered.