Anastasia pov

　　Rowan's piercing blue eyes scrutinize me intensely, causing discomfort to ripple through my entire body. The spacious office, with its large window overlooking the castle's flowered courtyard, brightens as the sun breaks through the clouds. Sunlight streams through the glass, casting patterns of light and shadow across the polished stone floor and luxurious furnishings, creating a stark contrast to the palpable tension in the air.

　　"Do you know what ...