I was more than wrong. The week hadn't even fully commenced when I stepped out of my room and was met by Leo. He stood out, dressed in a dark red attire that differed from the uniforms of those around us. His clothing was sharp, formal, and almost regal, with a strange-looking hat perched on his head and a flowing cape trailing behind him.
He locked eyes with me, then bowed low, speaking in a straightforward, cold tone that lacked any warmth or kindness.
"I have come as your mother's gift. I shall protect you and your offspring until my dying days. My teachings with my master have come to a sudden end, as have your losses, my Princess. My condolences."
His voice was clinical, void of affection or any sign of genuine remorse. It was as if what Merripen and I had done, our betrayal, meant
