The prison warden stepped forward.He placed one hand against the enormous black door.Ancient runes beneath his palm flared to life.His voice echoed through the silent corridor."Frostseal Release."A deep metallic rumble shook the underground prison.Click.Click.Click.Thousands of hidden mechanisms began moving inside the massive door.Enchanted gears rotated.Ancient locks shifted one after another.The glowing chains loosened before slowly retracting into the walls.It was as if the prison itself had come alive.Finally...The gigantic door slowly pulled itself apart.A freezing gust burst from the chamber.Scott instinctively covered his face."...It's freezing."The cold spread through the corridor like a living thing.Frost instantly crept across the floor beneath their feet.Inside the chamber...Everything was covered in ice.The walls glittered with frozen crystals as long icicles hung from the ceiling like sharp blades that can pierce anything within its reach.At the c

Life Snatcher tightened his grip around King Aurelius's throat.Dark crimson energy spiralled around his arm.The King's face rapidly turned pale as his life force poured into his opponent.His knees buckled.Even the giant ice polar bear behind him began to fade.Life Snatcher smiled beneath his hood."Your strength...""I'll gladly make it mine."King Aurelius struggled to breathe."L-Lyssara..."Lady Lyssara's eyes widened."No!"Boom!The frozen ground exploded beneath her feet.She vanished.Scott's pupils shrank."So fast..."Before Life Snatcher could react...A fist crashed into the side of his face.Bang!The impact twisted his neck violently and sent him hurtling across the battlefield.King Aurelius collapsed to one knee, coughing violently as fresh air filled his lungs.Lady Lyssara didn't stop.She appeared beside Life Snatcher before he could regain his balance.Boom!A second punch buried itself into his stomach.The air around them exploded.Before his body could even

Lady Lyssara remained confined inside her chamber.Powerful magical barriers surrounded the room, preventing her from stepping outside. Anyone could enter or leave freely, but she alone could never cross the invisible prison.King Aurelius had also stationed elite guards outside her door.Their orders were simple.Watch the Queen at all times....A month had passed since the tragedy on the battlefield.During that entire month, King Aurelius never allowed his younger children anywhere near their mother.Only Kol was permitted to visit her.He was old enough to understand the danger.The others...Were still children."Dad!"A small voice called out.King Aurelius looked down as little Diana ran over and wrapped both arms around his leg.She looked up at him with pleading eyes."I want to see Mum.""You promised.""You said once she got better, we'd be allowed to visit her."King Aurelius forced a gentle smile."I did promise."He knelt and softly rubbed the head of his second son, Le

Alright girls, it's time for breakfast..."Let's go."Leo smiled as he stretched out both hands toward his sisters."No."Diana immediately hugged Lady Lyssara's arm tighter."I'm eating here with Mum.""Me too."Sarah nodded quickly.Lady Lyssara's smile became even gentler.Leo let out a helpless sigh."We should let Mum rest.""We've already disturbed her long enough."The words struck Lady Lyssara like a blade.They're leaving...The dark voice echoed inside her mind once more.See?They're already taking them away from you and this is only the beginning.Aurelius will never let them return.No!!!The word escaped her mouth before she even realized it.Her voice echoed through the room.The children flinched.Diana instinctively took a small step back.Sarah blinked in surprise.Even Leo froze.Lady Lyssara's eyes widened.She hadn't meant to shout.A guilty smile appeared on her face.I'm sorry....I didn't mean to frighten you.She forced herself to calm down."You can all eat h

King Aurelius burst into the chamber.His eyes immediately fell upon the two motionless children lying on the floor.Time seemed to stop."...No."The word barely escaped his lips.Then his gaze shifted to the lifeless royal guard.His heart sank even deeper.Finally...His eyes met Lady Lyssara's.Everything inside him shattered."NO!"His roar shook the entire chamber.The walls trembled.Even the magical barriers rippled violently.He stumbled toward the children and dropped heavily to his knees.His trembling hands reached for Leo."...Wake up."His voice cracked."Please...""Wake up."He turned to Sarah."No...""No..."Tears streamed freely down his face."My Queen...""What have you done?""They're our children...""For crying out loud...""Our children..."His shoulders shook uncontrollably as grief consumed him.Scott felt his own chest tighten.Even though it was only a memory...The pain felt real.Behind the Queen...A slow clap echoed through the room.Lady Lyssara slowl