Diala's hands tightened around Kiaria's.
Kiaria felt it immediately. He did not pull away or speak; instead, he placed his other hand over her gripping palm, covering it fully, easing the tension without breaking it. Only after that quiet reassurance did he lift his gaze toward the others, his expression already settled.
"Everyone," Kiaria said calmly, "leave this domain."
His voice carried no force–yet it allowed no refusal.
"What remains are secrets between me and Shade," he continued. "Sister Lainsa, go with them. And prepare yourself."
No one questioned him.
Azriel, Aizrel, Ru and Yi, Mu Long, and Princess Lainsa moved toward the boundary of the Ghost Prison domain, their steps measured, restrained. One by one, their presences withdrew, until the space felt thinner, quieter, as if the domain itself had begun closing around what remained.
Princess Lainsa slowed just before stepping out.
She turned back once.
