Chapter 42: Whispers of Betrayal

The next morning, Aria awoke with a start, the events of the previous night replaying in her mind like a haunting melody. Her encounter with the dark figure in the hidden library left her shaken, but she knew she couldn't afford to let fear paralyze her. The kingdom of Elysium depended on her finding a way to break the curse, and she was determined to do just that.

As she dressed, her thoughts turned to Prince Damien. She hadn’t seen him since the night before, and a gnawing worry gripped her heart. Had the entity taken control of him? Was he even still the Damien she knew? She couldn’t shake the image of those glowing eyes and that twisted smile. If the darkness was growing stronger, she needed to act quickly.

But first, she needed to find Damien.