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Chapter 55 – The Royal Mammoth

Meanwhile, Selena and Makara were nearing the castle entrance, their eyes sweeping over the open corridor stretching to the castle before them, quiet and empty like the calm before a storm. The owl glided down smoothly, landing just before the entrance. The two dismounted, and Makara gave the bird a gentle pat, signalling it to return to Shawn’s side. With a few strong beats of its wings, the owl lifted into the sky, soaring back toward the forest where Shawn lay in wait.

Approaching the door, Makara glanced around and murmured to Selena, “Princess, I don’t sense anyone—but stay sharp.” His body was coiled with tension, every step forward measured and deliberate.

Selena nodded silently as they neared the front door. Just then, a low creaking sound filled the air as the double doors opened on their own, echoing through the open corridor. Both instinctively reached for their weapons, ready for any sign