Chapter 44: Unveiling Shadows

The moon hung low in the sky, casting an eerie glow over the palace grounds. Aria couldn’t sleep, her mind restless with thoughts of the letter and the assassination attempt. The halls were silent, save for the distant echoes of the night patrols. It was the perfect time to investigate, to uncover what secrets the palace held in its darkest corners.

Draped in a simple cloak, Aria slipped out of her chambers, her footsteps light and purposeful. She had a destination in mind—the royal library, a place that held ancient texts and forgotten knowledge. If there was any record of the curse or the mysterious seal on the letter, it would be there.

As she made her way through the winding corridors, she couldn’t shake the feeling of being watched. She paused, glancing over her shoulder, but saw nothing. Just shadows playing tricks on her, she told herself, though the unease lingered.