Chapter 28: Uncovering the Threat

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Rosepetal's unease grew as strange occurrences plagued the palace. Missing documents, faint whispers, and unseen watchers.

Stripes investigated, his ears perked and whiskers twitching.

"This is calculated," Stripes said, his voice low.

Rosepetal's ears folded back. "Who's behind this?"

Stripes's tail twitched. "I suspect a traitor within."

Together, they reviewed palace staff and guard rotations, sniffing and prowling.

A name kept surfacing: Nightshade, a skilled and reclusive feline.

Stripes's eyes narrowed. "I'll track Nightshade."

Rosepetal nodded, her ears tilting.

As Stripes departed, Rosepetal discovered an anonymous message:

"Cancel your coronation, or face the consequences."

Her heart racing, Rosepetal sought Stripes.

Nightshade's scent was gone, but Stripes found a crumpled parchment.

He sniffed it, then showed it to Rosepetal.

The Shadow Claw symbol was unmistakable.

Rosepetal's eyes widened. "This is serious."

Stripes's ears folded back. "We face a formidable foe."

Rosepetal steeled herself. "I won't back down."

With newfound determination, Rosepetal tackled the challenges ahead.

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