War had come to Norvayne.The following days were chaos as the castle prepared for the inevitable invasion.
Kael found himself pulled in every direction, his focus divided between the impending battle and the curse that still loomed over him.
The growing bond between him and Eiran had become another source of confusion, one that Kael didn't have the time to fully explore.
But despite the tension, despite the threat of war, Eiran remained by his side.
Together, they worked to strengthen the kingdom's defenses, while continuing their research into the curse.
Every day, the connection between them grew stronger, and Kael found himself trusting Eiran in ways he hadn't expected.
But as the Vorthal army marched closer, Kael couldn't shake the feeling that something was still missing.
Eiran's secrets, the mysteries surrounding the curse, and the shadow of his own feelings—it was all building toward something, and Kael knew that when it broke, there would be no going back.