Eliza’s POV

“I can't believe this is happening.” The words escaped my lips in a whisper, filled with wonder and disbelief. The idea of having a family member, especially a sibling, was something I had never dared to imagine. I had only ever had myself; even when Jasmine came to me the first time, I couldn't believe it. I was lucky, and I knew it.

As the carriage pulled up to the grand entrance of the royal castle, I couldn't help but feel a nervous energy. The prospect of ...