Liam POV
As I see August, Celeste, and Beatrice heading toward the audience they’ll be attending at the base, something feels off, especially with Celeste. I can’t quite put my finger on it, but her energy is different. I should probably focus on work; no point in making things more complicated.
Last night was surreal. I saw Rose, my sister, and I met my nephew. They both looked wonderful, but I saw the sadness in Rose’s eyes. She felt guilty for her selfishness, though I know it wasn’t entirely her fault. It was Cassian. August left me in charge because he doesn’t trust Cassian, not after everything Rose revealed. But we can’t remove Cassian from power just yet; we’re still ruling kingdoms. These thoughts weigh on my mind as I head toward the meeting room in the castle. The villagers an
