Rafferty POV
After meeting with Treyton in his chambers, I excused myself, claiming fatigue, and returned to my own chambers. But as I lay in bed, I couldn't shake off the restlessness. My mind was racing with thoughts and worries, making it impossible to sleep.
I tossed and turned for a while before finally getting out of bed and deciding to take a walk to the kitchen to get a bottle of water. As I made my way there, I glanced around cautiously, making sure no one was watching me. The palace was quiet, with only a few guards patrolling the halls.
I entered the kitchen, my eyes adjusting to the dim light. The room was empty, except for a few servants preparing food for the next day. I grabbed a bottle of water from the counter and turned to leave, but as I did, I noticed a small
