LUCIEN POV
For years, the palace had been known for its discipline, strategy, and controlled dominance. There were no unnecessary emotions here. No laughter that lingered, No warmth that softened the edges of stone walls built for war.
It had always been him and his brothers. They ruled their kingdom with hearts that beat only for power and each other.
Until Hannah showed up.
He stood by the tall arched window in the east wing, watching the morning sun stretch over the kingdom grounds. Mist hovered over the gardens, golden light bleeding through it.
The palace was too peaceful.
“She’s changing us.”
Riven’s voice broke through my thoughts.
I didn’t bother turning to face him. “We’re allowing it.”
Kael entered the room a second later, buttoning the cuffs of his shirt. “Riven that
