Chapter 55

The room echoed with the weight of the sentinel's words, the revelation of Thane's missing body hanging in the air like an ominous cloud. Lucius, his expression a storm of emotions, shot a glance at Amelia before striding purposefully toward the door. As he opened it, the sentinel, visibly uneasy, stammered, "I... I found the guards unconscious, and his body... it's gone." Lucius' eyes narrowed, a dangerous glint emerging. "Explain." The sentinel hesitated before confessing, "I heard noises, and by the time I arrived, it was too late. It seemed like someone took him. But... there was no sign of forced entry." Lucius, his jaw clenched, commanded, "Search the entire kingdom. Find him. Now. Bodies of dead wolves don't just disappear." The sentinel hurried away, leaving the room enveloped in an uneasy silence. Lucius turned to Amelia, his eyes betraying a mix of frustration and concern. "I am sorry. I didn't mean for you to hear that." She smiled but it didn't reach her eyes. All the