His presence alone was enough to set some on edge. The Aether Dominion was an enigma, neither a vassal of the Human Empire. But more like a kingdom within an empire, entirely independent, answering to no one. It was known for its mastery of the Celestial Element, a force as mysterious as it was perilous.
And Zolo Vallen, despite his low public profile, was a figure whose influence rivaled that of the Nepharion, the Fallen Angels.
Few even among the nobles knew much about him, even fewer understood the full scope of his power. And per his request, he had been introduced only as a special guest, without titles or embellishments.
But those who knew, knew.
If Pyris had been here, his sharp eyes would have immediately picked out Thorne Vallen one of the Legacy leaders—Zolo's son and the prince of Aether Dominion, seated amongst the princes and princesses.
And amongst them was Selene Seranova.
She was impossible to miss.
