Elena
*****Crescent Valley Fortress — Eastern Wing*****
I barely slept.
Not because of Chase.
Because of the twins.
Finn had crawled into my lap and fallen asleep on my chest, warm and peaceful. Fia kept waking up every hour, sensing the tension in the air. Her abilities were still unstable. Emotional pressure around her made her restless.
By the time dawn crept through the window, my head was pounding.
I stood at the balcony, arms crossed, breathing in the cold air while the twins slept. The fortress was already awake, warriors marching, patrols moving, scouts preparing for the peace summit.
Everyone was tense.
Everyone but me.
And that was the part I worked hardest for.
Behind me, a soft knock sounded.
Before I could respond, the door opened.
Lucian stepped inside.
Tall. Ca
