#Chapter 469: The Dragon Queen

Enzo I scrambled to my feet, my palms scraping on the icy stone floor. The swirling portal had vanished, abandoning me alone in this strange place. Smooth obsidian walls surrounded me, broken only by a high, domed ceiling. There were no visible doors or windows in the expansive circular room. Except, I wasn’t alone. As I looked up, I saw them: the audience. With growing unease, I slowly turned, taking in the faces that started at me from perches high above. Shadowy figures lurked around the room’s perimeter, partially obscured by tall black pillars. I inhaled sharply. The scents of multiple animals—but something more, something...wrong. These weren’t just animals. They were shifters. Mila smiled, baring a row of teeth that looked all too white in this dark place. “Welcome, my subjects!” she called out theatrically, her voice booming and echoing through the high ceilings. “We have a very special guest tonight… my new mate!” The word echoed mockingly in my head. Mate