Andrea’s POV
I didn’t sleep much that night.
Every time I closed my eyes, I saw flashes… fire, smoke, a pair of eyes that didn’t belong to Ryzon.
I kept tossing and turning until the sheets felt suffocating. Eventually, I gave up and sat by the window, wrapped in my robe, watching the horizon turn from black to blue.
It should’ve been peaceful. But my chest felt tight, like my heart was containing something it didn’t understand.
The first knock came just as the sun broke through the clouds.
“Your Majesty,” a soft voice said. It was Mara, one of the attendants. “Breakfast is ready. And the council will arrive after the second bell.”
I nodded, rubbing my temples. “Tell them I’ll be down shortly.”
When she left, I lingered by the mirror.
My reflection stared back… perfectly put toget
