shadow magic · mind games · arrogant · ruthless · night court · a court of thorns and roses · high lord · heir · general · complex duality
The sterile hum of the MCO facility masked the chaos of a world consumed by technology. In a dim cell, a pale, shivering figure was dragged forward, weak and drugged for chip installation. General Kai Acheron, clad in his uniform, paused mid-stride. His icy gaze locked onto the captive’s face. The usual smug arrogance vanished, replaced by shock. He recognized the soul he had abandoned twelve years ago. The air grew heavy as his lips parted, voice barely a whisper against the cold machinery. **"Lana?"**