Chapter 21
Isabella The mansion had been unusually busy for days. More servants, old and new moved constantly through the hallways carrying files, decorations, trays, and schedules while security came in and out at all hours and Lina wasn't spared either. I barely saw her around, and when I did, she was always busy. Even the atmosphere felt tighter somehow, and heavier with importance. The annual conference was approaching quickly, hence all of the hullabaloo. Every year, leaders from different territories gathered for negotiations, alliances, celebrations and politics disguised as civility. Usually, the hosting responsibility rotated, but this year, it was William’s turn, and he intended to make it perfect. I had noticed the change in him almost immediately. For the past week, he’d barely sle
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