The River of Echoes

(Kaelen’s POV)

The throne room erupted the moment I spoke.

“No!” one elder barked, slamming his fist against the table. “That cave is too dangerous. No one goes there!”

Another elder shook his head, face red with fury. “It is forbidden. We cannot allow this!”

“The River of Echoes is not to be touched,” Principal Balthazar rose, his pale face dripping with fear.

Their voices collided, blending into