Matilda's pov

The palace held a serene environment and I welcomed it.

I needed the calm evening breeze that came with it, as my mind had been restless due to the events of the day before.

On getting to the nursery, I found Leo asleep, undisturbed with something resembling a smile on his face.

I paused at the doorway, watching my son.

Then I moved closer carefully as I needed to uncover something.

Has anyone tried to go past the shield again?

I wondered while still moving carefully so I ...