*Alexander*
I had spent the entire night without sleep, and now I found myself in an endless meeting with my father. It had been five long hours, yet the discussion about security measures and plans for the upcoming coronation ceremony showed no signs of coming to an end. My father appeared even more anxious than I was, his mind seemingly consumed by delusions of impending doom.
I hadn't seen Tiara since the previous night. Xylon was also growing restless. He shared my desire to check on our mate.
At last, the seemingly interminable meeting concluded, with my father convinced that he had made his points clear and that his grand plan would remain unspoiled. As the other security officials filed out of the room, I took my cue to exit my father's office. It was then that I spotted Gideon a
