Gabriel, Lilian, and Bjorn stepped through the grand gates of the Jarl palace, Bjorn’s eyes wandered curiously around the sprawling estate. The grandeur of the palace was something even he hadn’t expected, but his attention was soon pulled elsewhere. Out of the corner of his eye, he spotted movement—a flash of color. Hidden among the shadows, an exceptionally beautiful girl was watching them.
Bjorn’s lips curled into a sly grin. "Who is this girl?" he murmured to himself, his gaze locking onto her. The moment their eyes met, the young girl’s face paled in fear, and she bolted, running away as fast as she could.
"Hey, you!" Bjorn called after her, his heart racing with excitement. Without thinking, he lunged forward, ready to give chase. But before he could take another step, Lilian’s ha
