Chapter 20 Betrayal's Aftermath

20.1: The Fall of an Ally

The aftermath of the battle in the Forbidden Woods was a heavy silence. The air still hummed with the remnants of magic, thick and heavy, as Lyra stood over the spot where the ancient vampire had been sealed away by the power of the forest. She had won, but the price was steep. The victory was bittersweet.

Beside her, Vi