King Haedron's POV
After the Gods Descend to the Veil
Virelya returned to the castle.
I stared at her from the base of the throne, my voice sharp and cold like winter’s edge.
“I commanded you to leave. Why are you here?”
“This is my home,” she said quietly. “And I’m not going anywhere until I know Aeria is safe.”
“You really puzzle me, Virelya.” I stepped closer, shaking my head. “Look what you’ve done. Aeria is lost in the Veil because of you, swallowed by darkness. And now Aurel must go after her… because of the choices you made. Our family is broken.”
“I came back to make things right,” she said, voice trembling. “You have to trust me.”
I walked to her slowly, the rage in my chest dulling into something heavier, harder to bear.
“Just leave,” I whispered. “There’s nothing you ca
