The Warlord's Revenge

Chapter 96

Deals and Desire

Victor awoke to the soft glow of early morning light seeping through the curtains. His body was still tangled with Emma’s, their skin flushed from the heat of the previous night. But as his eyes blinked open, the haze of passion faded, and the reality of their looming war returned like a cold wave crashing over him.

Emma stirred beside him, her hand instinctively reaching for his chest. She didn’t open her eyes, but he could feel the weight of her thoughts pressing against him. The night had given them a brief reprieve, but the world outside was still full of danger, and the Graves Group was closing in.

A sudden knock on the door broke the silence.

Victor sighed. “Come in.”

One of their spies entered, bowing slightly. “Sir, I bring urgent news. The Graves Group is forming alliances with the neighboring warlords. They’re consolidating their forces.”

Emma’s eyes snapped open, the warmth between them vanishing as reality hit.

“How much time do we have?” she asked, sittin