Rebirth of the Phoenix Queen

w stained with the dark, metallic scent of betrayal. The grand hall, where she had once

him was now a symbol of her downfall, a reminder of how blind she had been to the truth. Beside him, the

ce like silk hiding a blade. "Did you really think you could

ing weight of betrayal. Her empire, her family, all destroyed by the hands of those she trusted most

n whispered, his voice cruel and devoid of wa

s, a fire burned within her. The injustice, the betrayal, it was too much to bear. With her l

l destroy you all," she vowed as the world around he

as no longer lying in the cold, bloodied hall. Instead, she found herself in a

uldn't be. She was supposed to be dead. And yet, the soft sunlight streaming

the wounds that had killed her. But there were none. Her body was

n who had met her end at the emperor's feet. No, this was her younger self

re not of pain. They were of anger, burning rage that f

whispered, her hands clenching into fists.