---- If someone told me right now that you planned all of this, I'd believe them.
Princess Zariyan, the betrayer.
Her head snapped up at that, shock flaring in her eyes.
T would never betray my people! she shouted back, but the tremor in her voice betrayed her disbelief at my accusation.
Your people? I sneered.
Just look at yourself, Zariyan.
You're not like us anymore.
You've got a monster in you.
You're more like them.
That's enough.
Adrian's voice was sharp, slicing through the tension like a blade.
He stepped between us, his eyes hard as they darted between Zariyan and me.
This isnt the time for a blame game.
he said firmly.
We need to act, or everything truly will be lost.
Adrian took a deep breath, his calm authority returning.
Damien, you'll stay with Alex and take her to the ---- Chapter 511 hideout.
Her safety comes first.
What about the others? I asked, fists clenched at my sides.
Send word to everyonecreatures, Doradora, all of them, Adrian ordered.
We need backup at the borders, but no one attacks without my command.
He turned to Zariyan, his voice softening.
Zari, take the back door and leave.
They cant catch you here.
But Zariyans voice was steel when she spoke.
No, Dada.
You cant face him alone.
Gerald brought an army of monsters.
You cant win this.
Her gaze flicked to me, burning with resolve.
Tl manage here.
You and Damien take Alexia to the hideout.
Adrian's face darkened, but before he could protest, Zariyan stepped closer, her hands cradling her belly.
[e won't hurt me, not while I carry this child, she said quietly.
This is my mistake.
I led him here, even ---- if it was unintentional.
I have to fix it.
Adrian sighed heavily, placing a hand on her head.
My brave little girl, he murmured, his voice thick with emotion.
You're just like your mother.
He kissed her forehead, and for a fleeting moment, everything paused in the silent exchange of their grief and love I stood frozen, watching the scene unfold.
Something dark and unnameable churned in my chest as Zariyan turned to me.
Her gaze was steady, piercing Damien, no matter what happens, stay with Alexia.
Protect her.
Protect Dada.
She gave me a sad, fleeting smile before walking awaytowards the chaos, towards the monsters while everyone else ran for their lives.noveldrama
The hideout was small, enchanted by a witch to shield anyone within its bounds.
Those inside the protective circle were invisible to the outside world, but those outside...
they begged to get in.
---- Alexia, dont step out, I warned, handing her off to one of the elders.
Then, without waiting for her reply, Lordie and T wielded our weapons and charged into the fray.
Blood and fire painted the battlefield as Gerald's monsters tore through the camp.
I fought with everything I had, but through the chaos, I caught sight of Zariyans silhouette.
She was walking straight towards Gerald and his monstrous army.
At the heart of the destruction stood Gerald, his monsters retreating to form a circle around him.
Fires crackled, tents collapsed, and screams filled the air.
And then he stepped forward.
Vincenzo.
Little one? His voice was soft, almost tender.
He moved towards Zariyan without hesitation, stopping a few feet from her.
What are you doing here? Zariyan opened her mouth but said nothing, her words caught in her throat.
Your eyes.
They are not red.
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