CHAPTER 99 - Kill with Kindness

Lyra The night before the final trial, I found myself unable to sleep. My mind was racing with thoughts of what lay ahead, and I was filled with a sense of unease. I paced back and forth in my room, trying to calm my nerves. Suddenly, I heard a soft knock on the door. I hurried over to open it, and was surprised to find Killian standing there. "Hey," I said, taken aback by Killian's unexpected appearance. He stood there, his silver eyes piercing through the darkness, a sense of purpose surrounding him. In the low light of the hallway, his tall, imposing figure seemed to fill the doorway, his hair perfectly in place despite the late hour. "I hope I'm not intruding," he began, his deep voice echoing in the quiet hallway. "I noticed you were restless during training today, your mind off in another world. I thought perhaps a story might help ease your mind and grant you a bit of peace from thinking about what lies ahead tomorrow." I nodded, curious about what tale he had to share. I