Chapter 324 SAGE Did he think he could escape me? The thought alone made me smile as I stepped out of the hall, my gown swishing softly around my legs. King Adam, cool, collected, stiff as a rod—walking away as though he could distance himself from what was already tugging

Chapter 323 ADAM The mysterious girl’s words struck like an arrow, piercing through the carefully woven shield I had wrapped around myself tonight. I turned my head slightly, slowly, deliberately—as if delaying would give me time to steady the sudden pull inside my chest. My eyes landed on her: Sage.

Chapter 322 ADAM Daniel leaned back into the velvet armchair, his arms stretched wide across the headrest, looking too comfortable for the sharp words he let slip. “The girl is trouble p> I didn’t look up right away. The fire crackled softly in the hearth, throwing shadows that reached high

Chapter 321 The car rolled to a smooth stop in front of the great hall, its polished frame reflecting the light of dozens of hanging lanterns. The sight alone was enough to stir something sharp in my chest—memories, bitter and unshakable. Six years ago, I had stood on these same

Chapter 320 The walk back toward our quarters was anything but quiet. The streets of the pack still buzzed with life after the day’s contests, and Isla and I carried the heat of attention wherever we went. Stares followed us—some curious, some openly respectful, others dripping with disdain or jealousy.

Chapter 319 The track stretched wide and long, lined with obstacles—barrels, wooden hurdles, pits of sand, even narrow water trenches. I had heard from Rachel that there were mines too, and from the grim looks of some riders, I knew it wasn’t a rumor. There were also whispers of nails

Chapter 318 The referee fled from the field instantly. I would have laughed but for my precarious situation. “Do you think I would let you win over me, witch?” The dark mage gloated, finding strength in his knees, standing erect, cold eyes washing over me. I let him lift me

Chapter 317 My next fight was against a fellow with a tongue forked like a serpent’s. The moment I saw him step into the combat field, tongue darting in and out, I nearly laughed. He was lanky, his head shaped like an oval ball, bald and shining under the sun

Chapter 316 The sun beat down heavily when I stepped onto the combat field, my boots crunching against the packed earth. The first step in my revenge plan has arrived, and I was so happy to relish it. The combat field smelled of dust, iron, and anticipation, and I stood

Chapter 315 “Where is your mind, Sage p> A pause. “Isla, tap your friend… I don’t think she is here with us p> But I was, not fully, but I was. I had heard her gloat about her family’s thriving business, had heard the pride hanging in every word that