Chapter 131. Infiltration

Magnus

I crept through the shadows of the old stone corridor, my footsteps barely a whisper against the cold floor. The familiar scents of the city mingled with the damp air, bringing back memories of the days when these secret passageways were my playground.

As the governor and the alpha's son, I knew every nook and cranny of this place. But tonight, I wasn't the alpha's son. I was an old man with a frail body, sneaking into a wedding hall to confront a dark force wearing my face.

Ahead, a faint glow spilt into the corridor from a narrow opening. I paused, peering through the gap. The grand hall was alive with celebration, the scene within the wedding hall unfolding like a grand tableau. The hall was resplendent, draped in luxurious silks and garlands of fresh flowers that filled the air with a heady fragrance. Crystal chandeliers hung from the vaulted ceiling, their light casting a warm, golden glow over the assembled guests. Ornate columns lined the perimeter, e