Some feelings become impossible to silence.
After the council meeting, Moonspire didn’t feel like the same home.
The halls were quieter.
The smiles were fewer.
Even the servants walked carefully, as if they were afraid that speaking too loudly might start another war.
The kingdom was preparing for battle.
But everyone knew the real danger wasn’t outside the walls.
It was the growing distrust between the kingdoms.
For the first time in weeks, there were no meetings waiting for Kael.
No generals asking for orders.
No messengers arriving with terrible news.
Just one peaceful evening.
As the sun disappeared behind the mountains, I wandered into the palace gardens.
The roses were in bloom, their sweet scent carried by the cool night breeze. A silver fountain shimmered beneath the m
