BLAIR’S POV. I excused myself before heading to meet my father, where my sister Naomi had told me he would be waiting for me. I wondered what he wanted to speak with me about. Naomi was equally curious and insisted that I tell her all about it because she suspected that Father had been acting strangely. I walked to his private chamber, where two guards stood in front of the door, guarding the room. "I am here to see my father," I said. They nodded before opening the door. I entered my father's chamber for the first time, and I was struck by its size and exquisite decor. My father did not turn or make any sign that he noticed me. He just kept staring out of the window. After a while, I cleared my throat, attempting to get his attention, but it did not work. So, I tried another approa

