Aeris’s pov
Returning to my chamber after the heated court meeting, I felt a heavy weight on my chest. The image of my ministers walking out, indifferent to the kingdom’s looming danger, haunted me. Had they treated this kingdom like a game all along? It stung, but I knew I couldn't let their apathy consume me. I had people by my side who truly mattered, those who would stand with me when the time came to face Nathaniel in battle.
“What’s on your mind, my star?” Caspian’s voice broke through the storm of thoughts swirling in my head as he approached and stood beside me, his presence grounding me. I nodded slightly, a weak smile tugging at my lips.
“Thank you for believing in me, Caspian. I would have been completely lost without your guidance. You’ve shown me the path when I was too bli
