Chapter 88

Elodie

The morning of the trial came too fast.

A loud horn echoed across the school grounds, ripping me out of sleep. I sat up sharply, my heart already racing. For a second, I forgot where I was. Then reality crashed back in.

Today was the day.

The Trial of Blood and Truth.

I dressed slowly, my hands trembling as I tied my boots. The uniform felt heavier than usual, like it carried the weight of every prophecy ever spoken. When I stepped outside, the air was cold, sharp against ...