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The king waited a moment for everyone to gather, clearly eager to hear what was going on. Damian joined us after ensuring the two females were safe on their own. Octavia was the last to arrive, the only female present since Selene was on bed rest and Isabella was watching over Kate. Lily had work to do.
I sat in front of the king, while Octavia positioned herself at his side, still looking as fierce as ever. She appeared to have just come from a run, her skin slightly sweaty, wearing tight training shorts and a top.
Clearly, she hadn’t had time to shower or change, and there really wasn’t any time to waste with my father out there searching for us.
“Explain,” Valerio commanded.
I took a deep breath, trying to find the right words. I decided to start with the most crucial poi
