Freyah.
Even if I don’t want this, I have no choice. We need to separate, for now. It’s safer if Maximus… and everyone inside the palace…didn’t see me. Gillian must face them alone. I need to know if they will recognize the man they all believed had died long ago… the man who is now very much alive and standing right before them.
“Freyah, are you certain about this plan?” Gillian asked, uneasiness threading through his voice.
“Yes,” I said firmly. “This is the only way we can move without drawing suspicion. And don’t worry… I’ll be watching over you. Just stay calm. They must not recognize you yet… not until we find at least one of your father’s trusted allies. That’s why you need to remain here, inside the palace. Once you’re holding the proof that you are truly Gillian… then we’ll fac
