Chapter 85

CALLISTA I stood in front of Kaelos's office door, my hands clenched at my sides. I had been standing there for ten minutes, gathering the courage to knock. This wasn't the first time I had to ask my brother for something. But this time was different. This time, I knew my request would be denied—or at least spark a long debate. But the conversation with Seraphina a few days ago still echoed in my head. “Find your passion, and I'll support you with all my strength.” I had found my passion. Now, I just needed the courage to fight for it. Finally, I knocked on the door. “Come in,” Kaelos' voice sounded from inside. I opened the door and stepped inside. Kaelos sat behind his large desk, surrounded by piles of documents and maps. He looked tired—more tired than usual. The situation with Darius must have weighed heavily on him. “Callista,” he smiled when he saw me, his tired expression softening slightly. "It's rare for you to come to my office with such a serious expression. Is there a prob