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Laelia wanted to spend the rest of the day with her brothers, and I allowed it. She smiled constantly, laughing and joking around with them. It showed me a whole new side of her—the princess she was before, surrounded by family.
At the same time, they showed me what a family could be like. I was only close with Ladon. Blaze and Sirrush were like strangers to me. But these northern princes and princesses were different. They were a family—a happy, close-knit one. It was almost strange for me to watch. I wondered if they had been close to their parents as well, as I observed them from a little distance.
The sun had gone down, and they were all sitting around a big fire. Liam was on her right, joking around and making her laugh. Will was on the other side, making sure she ate some
