Back in Midnight Castle, the atmosphere was thick with tension. The grand halls, usually vibrant with the energy of the royal family, were now eerily quiet, save for the raging fury that emanated from the Dragon King, Kai. His aura pulsed with anger and fear, creating a palpable sense of dread for those who dared cross his path.
Hours ago, they had discovered that Maya, his daughter, had disappeared. At first, there was disbelief. How could she have escaped the castle, her home, without anyone noticing? The guards searched every corner of the vast estate, her quarters, the gardens, even the secret passages only the royal family knew about. But when they found nothing, reality hit hard. Maya had run away.
The moment Elena, the Dragon Queen, saw the CCTV footage, her heart shattered. In a
