Chapter 104

**Kaelen

As the moonlight bathed the clearing, casting a soft silver glow on the surrounding trees, I stood at the edge, my gaze fixed on the stars above. The crisp night air carried the faint scent of pine, mingling with the earthy fragrance of the forest. It was a serene backdrop that would have brought solace on any other night. But tonight, my heart was heavy with bitterness and frustration, t