Ever since Liam and Ivan left the castle, things had felt dull and boring.

My busy life had come to a screeching halt, and now it felt like there were too many hours in a day.

I missed Ivan’s lively voice and big smile. He always brought light and joy to the room he was in. He was cute and funny and always put a humorous spin on things.

Since I no longer had to meet with Liam after his work day, that was a chunk of time I got back. I didn’t have to set ...