Chapter 65

Lysandra’s POV — Vorlund

“You wanted to go to the capital?” Varek’s eyes narrowed as he looked at me.

Genevieve had left only moments ago, the door closing softly behind her as she gave us space to speak without interruption. The room felt different now. Quieter, but not calmer. The silence between us carried more weight without another voice to break it.

I held his gaze. “Yes,” I said, forcing th