As Kara anxiously waited in her chamber, the weight of the impending moment pressed upon her like a heavy cloak. Thoughts swirled in her mind, her heart pounding with a mixture of anticipation, fear, and an unwavering trust in Eerik's guidance. The room itself seemed charged with an air of expectancy, as if it sensed the significance of the forthcoming encounter in the throne room.

Her mind replayed the events of the past few days, each revelation leaving a profound impact on ...