By the end of the third day of searching, everyone is dead on their feet. Nicholas, Julian, and their men had searched most of the palace, with very few exceptions, like the King’s quarters.
Since Veronica said the talisman had to be close, most of the places they had searched would be too far, but they still felt it necessary to scour every nook and cranny. Anything to help save Elva.
Elva, who was growing weaker and weaker in the bed. She was so pale. She hadn’t opened her eyes in several hours. She hadn’t said a word to me in days.
Her weakness only drove Nicholas further into his determination. But without sleep, his thought process seemed sluggish. He started bringing Veronica things that didn’t make sense, like the adornments from the banisters or the cutlery from the kitchen.
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