*Briella*
I felt Kryzen tense beside me. His eyes were fixed on something—or rather someone—across the room.
"Is everything alright, Kryzen?" I asked, glancing up at him.
His gray eyes didn't waver from their intense scrutiny. For a moment, he was silent, his jaw clenching ever so slightly. Then with a shallow nod, he muttered, "Yes, all is well."
But I knew him better than that. I could sense the thunderous storm brewing beneath his calm exterior. Following the direction of his gaze, I caught sight of Drius stepping into the grandeur of our celebration. My heart leaped with joy. Without thinking, I let out an excited squeal that echoed oddly against the marble walls.
