The throne room reverberated with the hum of excitement and anticipation; the air electrified by the momentous announcement. As introductions were made, Kara found herself caught in a whirlwind of activity, her senses overwhelmed by the flurry of voices and faces that surrounded her.

Elizabeth and Melian, their presence symbolizing the merging of noble houses and the bond between realms, extended warm greetings and exchanged pleasantries. Yet, Kara's mind remained preoccupied, ...