Kael's POV
A knock at the door interrupts my thoughts.
Seth enters, his expression grim.
“Your father wants to see you. Now.”
I look down at Elara one more time, then stand.
“Guard this room. No one gets in except the healer.”
Seth nods.
“Of course.”
As I head out the door, I catch sight of Leon in the hallway and flag him down.
“I need you to do something for me,” I tell him quietly. “Dig into Elara’s past. Her family, her childhood, anything you can find. There’s more to her story than we know.”
Leon’s eyes sharpen with interest.
“I’ll start immediately, Your Highness.”
I stride toward my father’s private study, my mind racing. Whatever he wants to discuss, I doubt it’s going to be pleasant. But Elara is safe now, healing in my chambers, and that’s all that matters.
The Kin
