On the eve of Kai’s military campaign to the Barren Lands, an official dinner happened. The atmosphere in the grand dining hall was charged with a mixture of solemnity and anticipation. Important dignitaries mingled with the royal household, their conversations punctuated by the clinking of glasses and the murmur of polite exchanges.
Elena sat at the table; her heart heavy with the knowledge of Kai's imminent departure. Despite her understanding of the necessity of his mission, the thought of him leaving weighed heavily on her. She stole glances at him from across the table, his expression resolute yet tinged with a hint of sadness that mirrored her own.
Throughout the evening, Elena couldn't shake the unsettling feeling of Yann's presence. Despite his outwardly composed demeanor and lov
