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Chapter 25 - 25: The Night of the Masquerade

Kael decided to host a grand masquerade ball to celebrate the kingdom's recent victories over the rebels. It was the perfect opportunity for Alina to flush out Lady Vivienne's remaining allies, but it was also a dangerous game. If she made one wrong move, she would find herself alone and vulnerable.

As the night of the masquerade arrived, Alina dressed in a striking gown of crimson silk, her mask adorned with delicate gold filigree. The palace was transformed into a sea of glittering lights and masked faces, the air thick with tension and intrigue.

Kael, dressed in dark, regal attire, was a commanding presence at the center of the festivities. Alina could feel his eyes on her even as she navigated the crowd, gathering whispers and secrets from the nobles who had let their guards down behind their masks.

But as the clock struck midnight, chaos erupted. A masked figure lunged at Kael with a hidden dagger, shouting, "Death to the tyrant king!"

Without thinking, Alina threw herself in front of Kael, the blade slicing into her shoulder. The pain was immediate and blinding, but she refused to let go of consciousness. Kael caught her as she collapsed, his eyes wide with shock and... something else.

"Why did you do that?" he whispered, his voice hoarse.

"Because... I chose to," Alina managed to say before darkness claimed her.