At Any Cost

The room hung heavy with tension, each breath feeling thick, as if the walls themselves were holding back a storm.

Kaelen stood rigid, fists tightening at his sides. His eyes, dark and unyielding, burned with a fierce, protective intensity. Every muscle in his body radiated danger, a silent promise that he would defend what was his at any cost.

Lyra remained frozen beside Bianca, her heart hamme