As the carriages rolled to a halt outside the grand estate of the Shahidi family, a sense of anticipation hung heavy in the air. Guests and family alike disembarked, their footsteps echoing in the marble halls as they made their way to their respective chambers.
Among them, Sir Eldric followed suit, adhering to the directives of Lady Shahidi. Though not a member of the Shahidi family, his duty-bound nature compelled him to comply with her instructions. Aware of his position as an outsider to their familial affairs, he accepted his role with grace, understanding that he had no place in the private discussions that would unfold behind closed doors.
Bound by duty and protocol, Sir Eldric resigned himself to the role of observer, content to await further instructions from Lady Shahidi. As he
