The capital of the Vampire Kingdom appeared before them like a black crown embedded among dark mountains. Tall, slender towers cut through the reddish mist, connected by suspended bridges that looked like iron threads stretched over deep abysses. Curved walls surrounded the city in layers, each one higher than the last, until they reached the royal palace at the highest point, where red windows glowed like open eyes in the permanent night.
Kael watched everything through the carriage window and remained silent.
Sylphie noticed immediately.
"What is it?"
