Johamma's voice broke the silence, pleading as he reached the threshold. "Jolthar, please don't leave the clan. I've made mistakes, but I want us to stay together. I don't care about glory or power—I just want our family to heal. Please, at least consider my words."
Jolthar paused for a brief moment, her words hanging in the air. But he didn't turn around. Instead, he opened the door and stepped out, letting it close behind him.
Johamma sank into her chair, her head in her hands. "I just want him to stay," she whispered, her voice trembling.
Caelum stood in silence, his expression unreadable as he stared at the door Jolthar had just walked through. The storm within the Kaezhlar clan was far from over.
Jolthar's mind churned with determination. He wasn't strong enough to face Caelum yet, but one day, he would be. One day, he would prove his worth on his own terms.
