Chapter 51
The morning sun slipped through the curtains, casting a warm glow over the room. Azalea stirred, feeling the comforting weight of Federico’s arm wrapped around her. A faint smile touched her lips as she settled closer to him, savoring this rare moment of peace. But her contentment was soon interrupted by a sharp knock at the door.
Federico let out a sigh, reluctantly loosening his hold on her. “Stay here,” he murmured, pressing a quick kiss to her forehead before rising to answer the door.
He opened it just a c***k, revealing two guards from his father’s quarters. The stern expressions on their faces instantly told him this wasn’t a casual visit.
“The king has sent for Azalea,” one of the guards announced, his tone formal.
Federico’s jaw clenched. He stepped in front of the
