Kael leads me through the labyrinth of grand hallways until we reach the heavy, magically reinforced doors of the primary chamber.
The two elite Imperial Guards stationed outside instinctively cross their halberds to block the entrance, but they freeze the second they see who is approaching.
One look at my simple, dirt-smudged clothes, followed immediately by a look at Kael's terrifying, glowing eyes looming right behind me, and they instantly snap to attention. They pull their weapons back and step aside without a single word.
Perks of having the 4th strongest man in the world as your bodyguard.
I reach out, grab the heavy brass handle, and push the door open just a tiny crack. I sneak my head in, hoping to just quietly catch Lucian's eye.
Nope.
