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Rhys Pov

The day of the masquerade ball had finally arrived, and the castle was filled with excitement. But beneath the surface, tension lingered.

In the security room, I gathered my team, including James and Emily. "Tonight is the night. We need to be vigilant." I told them with all seriousness.

James nodded. " We've increased patrols and stationed guards at every entrance."

"I've reviewed the guest list. Everyone has been identified." Emily added.

"That's very good," I said, my eyes scanning the monitors displaying the corridors. " Talia will try something. Let's be ready."

As the sun dipped, the house transformed into a whirlwind of color and music.

Masks glinted in the candlelight and joyous laughter echoed through the halls.

I nodded, my eyes scanning the monitors displaying the castle's corridors. "Talia will try something. Let's be ready."

Mara appeared in a silver color gown, smiling beside me. "You look handsome, Rhys."

I smiled back, adjusting my black domino mask. "You're s