{Ryanna’s POV}

And that’s when I heard it.

Nox cleared his throat quietly, as he drew every gaze in the Council chamber.

"There’s something," he said, his eyes flicking from me to each of the others — Ophelia, Basten, Magnus, Adolph. "Multiple things. Inside Silver Haven. I haven't seen it myself, but I have an idea of what is there."

He paused.

"I have a feeling you know what it is too."

Silence followed. Not heavy. Not loud. Just... tense.

I didn’t flinch. Instead, I turned ...