That evening, Kael cornered her on the balcony.
"You're not a normal mage," he said calmly.
"And you're not just a cold prince," she replied.
For a moment, silence lingered between them.
Then Kael revealed something shocking —
"The Fallen Star destroyed my mother ten years ago."
Aira's heart froze.
"So tell me," he whispered, stepping closer,
"are you my enemy… or my salvation?"
The crimson mark on her chest pulsed.
And far beyond the kingdom walls—
Something ancient awakened.