Hazel’s POV
We all sat together in the dining room, sharing a moment of camaraderie that felt almost too perfect. Alaric, Kane, Calix, and I enjoyed our meal, laughing and talking.
But despite the cheerful atmosphere, I couldn't shake a feeling of unease that lingered in the back of my mind.
As we were finishing our meal, a guard walked in, bowing respectfully before announcing, "Your Highnesses, you have a visitor named Claire."
Kane grinned widely, a look of satisfaction on his face. Calix seemed indifferent, his usual aloofness unchanged. Alaric, however, looked eager, almost too eager.
"Send her in," Alaric said.
The doors opened, and a stunning woman with brunette hair and piercing grey eyes walked in. She exuded confidence and arrogance, her small skirt and crop top leaving
