The heavy oak doors creaked as Shinon entered, closing silently behind him, ensuring no one would disturb them as they discussed business. The first thing Shinon noticed was the long mahogany table where everyone was sitting.
The room's silence seemed to stretch, elongated by the weight of unspoken secrets. Shadows clung to the corners, and the flickering light provided only partial illumination.
Shinon felt the collective eye of the figures around the table on him, especially the man whose eyes were hidden behind a mask. It didn't take long for Shinon to realise it was the masked leader of the Eclipse and decided it was best to ignore the man to not arouse any suspicion.
Despite the room's dimly lit and tense ambience, Shinon proceeded as if Caleb's presence held no personal significance for him. He couldn't afford to reveal their relationship in this setting, especially with the Eclipse's leader there.
