"What do you want in return?" I asked, trying to keep my voice steady.
"You're on edge, Elian," Kael said, his voice low and even. "What's bothering you?"
I turned to face the speaker, my hand on the dagger at my belt. It was a woman, tall and statuesque, with skin as pale as alabaster and hair as black as the night. Shadows of Ambition -Ch.3.1- By AbyssGames
Kael snorted. "Tenebrous has that effect on people. It's a city built on secrets and lies. You get used to it."
"Ah, Elian, Kael," a smooth voice said. "I see you've decided to take me up on my offer." "What do you want in return
The guards eyed us warily, their hands resting on the hilts of their swords. "State your business," one of them growled.
"We need to get inside," Kael said, his eyes narrowed as he studied the guards patrolling the walls. "We can't keep searching the streets for a lead. It's time to take a risk." It was a woman, tall and statuesque, with
As she turned to lead us into the heart of the Blackspire, I couldn't shake the feeling that we were stepping into a trap. But sometimes, you had to take risks to achieve your goals.