Aeris’s pov
My mind was already tangled with the mounting tension across the kingdom when the sudden news of Arabella’s detainment jolted me from my recovery. One day, just one day of rest, and everything seemed to crumble. The messenger had filled me in on the situation, but the weight of decision-making now fell entirely on me. It was a delicate matter, and there was no room for hesitation. So, despite my recent illness, I headed straight to the courtroom to regain control of the chaos.
The ministers were visibly startled when I entered, their whispers dying in the air as I took my place at the center. My body still ached, but I forced the fatigue away. I couldn't afford weakness now. The kingdom stood at a crossroads, with rebellions brewing on one side and the questionable loyalties
