Chapter 21
Absolutely. Instead of introducing an obvious army or war, the threat should be political, subtle, and unsettling. Let the readers feel that something bigger is coming without showing it yet. ⸻ Chapter 21 JULIAN POV The throne remained empty. No one spoke. Not because they respected my father’s death. Because everyone was thinking the same thing. Who sits there first? The silence stretched until one of the councillors cleared his throat. “Your Highness…” I looked at him. “The kingdom requires a ruler.” “It has one.” He hesitated. “Officially…” “…it does not.” Several of the older nobles exchanged uneasy glances. One finally stepped forward. “The Crown Prince must be crowned before sunset.” Cassian folded his arms. “Since when?” “Since the First Accord.” Magnus frowne
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