Chapter 112
Kael didn't answer Ariana right away, but something in him had already shifted forward. The understanding from the memory hadn't faded, and it settled deeper in a way that changed how he looked at what stood in front of them.
The figure didn't collapse after his realization. It held its shape, but something about it had changed, becoming less certain, as if his refusal had interrupted something it had been trying to complete.
Ariana noticed it too, her gaze narrowing slightly as she studied the distortion. "It's changing," she said, her voice quieter now but steady.
Kael gave a small nod without looking away. His jaw remained tight, and his grip on her hand didn't loosen. "It's reacting," he replied, his tone controlled even though the tension in his chest had not eased.
