KILLIAN
This was one of those moments where I knew there was nothing I could do, but there I was, sitting beside where Damian and I had laid Griselda to rest, hoping, somehow, she would come back.
While Griselda and I didn't have a relationship beyond those late-night visits to my chambers, I did like her for being kind. And no, I don't mean kindness towards me, as every commoner had no choice but to be on their best behaviour when in the presence of royals. But I had seen the way she treated other maidens and her equals in general; everyone knew her to be kind, gentle, and thoughtful.
And now, she was no more.
"She died a hero," Damian stated, also seated on the ground beside me. "We have put her to rest. Now we have to think of our next course of action."
"I'm not thinking about any
