The sun bathed my chambers in a golden glow, but its warmth did little to dissolve the chill that lingered from last night’s revelations. I sat at the edge of my bed, my hands gripping the carved wooden frame as an echo of my father’s words replayed in my mind.
The weight of his statement hung heavy in the air, filling the silence of the room. For the first time since returning to the king's castle, I felt truly overwhelmed. The carefree days of pretending to be ordinary were gone, replaced by a sense of urgency and responsibility that felt almost suffocating.
Lost in thoughts, a knock on the door drew me from my thoughts. “Come in,” I called, my voice steadier than I expected.
A female omega entered, bowing slightly. “Princess Chloe, the council meeting is set to begin in an hour. The
