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Chapter 66: Preparing for the Celestial Alignment

Author: Pixie Snow
last update Last Updated: 2024-12-03 03:12:48

The castle buzzed with quiet intensity in the days leading up to the celestial alignment. Lyra could feel the shift in energy, an almost tangible anticipation hanging in the air. Servants scurried through the halls with armfuls of decor, their steps quick and deliberate. The King himself had taken a noticeable interest in the preparations, overseeing arrangements for what would undoubtedly be a momentous event.

Lyra sat at her vanity in their shared chambers, brushing out her hair as Kane lounged nearby, a casual strength in the way he leaned against the doorframe. His dark eyes were fixed on her reflection, a quiet intensity in his gaze.

“You’ve been distracted,” he noted, breaking the silence.

Lyra paused, the brush stilling in her hand. “There’s just... a lot to process. The alignment, Elyra’s guidance, and now - possibly finding out about my father. It feels like too much all at once.”

Kane crossed the room, his presence a calming force. He crouched beside her, taking the brush fr
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