Damien's POV
Nuru's reactions had been entertaining, and at Arcanis's insistence, I managed to calm her fears.
Selina and I had clicked. It was a sort of companionship based on being outsiders and not done to spite Nuru.
The Queen's reception of us had been interesting. I couldn't believe that there was a royal out there who was as easy-going as she was.She pranked like an old grandmother, and it was endearing to witness her playful spirit. Pity she had given birth to someone like Cedric.
As we walked down the hallways of the palace, I could see the notable differences between it and Serendetia. It was warm, full of paintings and other carvings that added more personality to it. You could feel it was a well-loved and lived-in palace, unlike the cold halls in Serendetia. As we walked t
