CHAPTER HUNDRED AND EIGHTEEN : HERO RETURNING

As Rey held Lucius's hand within the ethereal landscape of his consciousness, she felt a deep connection with him, sensing his emotions and memories. She spoke softly, "Lucius, we need to talk. While you were in this trance-like state, the Lycans sought to settle the conflict while you were incapacitated."

Lucius's brow furrowed as he tried to process the information. "What do you mean? What happened?"

Rey explained, "They offered a truce, a chance to end the fighting and negotiate a peace agreement. But the Alpha King and his guards were skeptical and didn't trust their intentions. The situation escalated, and the attempt at peace turned into a deadly confrontation. The Lycans unleashed their full force, and the Alpha King and his guards were overpowered."

Lucius's eyes widened with concern. "Is the Alpha King okay? And the guards?"

Rey hesitated for a moment before responding, "I don't know, Lucius. The battle outside is fierce, and we're cut off from the rest of the realm in here.