Chapter Content
The car rolled to a smooth stop before the grand palace gates. Valex glanced at Odesse, his expression unreadable, then stepped out and came around to open her door. He extended his hand toward her, and she hesitated for a moment before taking it. His grip was steady, grounding. As her feet touched the marble steps, Kael exited from the other side, and the car drove off into the distance.
Odesse lifted her gaze to the palace before her. It was magnificent, walls gleaming like polished ivory, torches burning with golden light that reflected off the silver ornaments adorning the entrance. The air shimmered faintly with magic. Dozens of shifters were arriving, men and women in luxurious attire, their movements graceful and confident. They exuded a quiet, dangerous power that made Odesse’s heart pound.
She stood still for a moment, suddenly aware of how different she looked among them. Her pale human skin, her soft, uncertain steps, she felt misplaced, like an intruder in a world not meant for her.
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