Chapter 20: The Traitor's Flight
Lord Ravenswood fled through the castle's secret passages, his heart racing with fear. He had never seen anyone defeat his master's dark knights like that.
As he emerged into the night air, he spotted a horse waiting for him. He mounted it and galloped away from the castle, not stopping until he reached the safety of Malakai's stronghold.
Malakai's eyes narrowed as Lord Ravenswood told him of the defeat. "Kane and Adara are more powerful than I thought," he growled. "But I have a plan to take care of them once and for all."
Lord Ravenswood trembled, knowing he had failed his master. "I'll do anything to make it right, my lord."
Malakai's smile sent shivers down his spine. "Oh, you will. You'll lead Kane and Adara into a trap they'll never escape."
Meanwhile, back in the kingdom, Kane and Adara were hailed as heroes. But they knew their battle was far from over. Malakai was still out there, plotting his revenge...