LOGINSaraya, whose eyes were closed, heard Raf’s chuckle and opened her eyes with a jerk. “Look, he is the invader,” Raf said, and with that, bent a little. Saraya looked down and found a cute white little bunny in Raf’s hands.
“Where did he come from?” Saraya asked and took a step towards him. Raf signalled towards the front door. “We left the door open,” Raf exclaimed and patted the bunny. Saraya found the broken glass vase near the door. &ldqRafael was gazing at his family, but his thoughts kept drifting back to Nicole and her suffering. No matter how much he tried to stay present, her broken voice and tear-filled eyes echoed in his mind again and again.Saraya, who had been silently observing him for quite some time, couldn’t hold herself back anymore.“Rafael, what is disturbing you?” Saraya asked softly, yet her voice carried enough weight to draw everyone’s attention.All conversation in the room came to an abrupt halt.Every pair of eyes turned toward Rafael.He looked… tense.Unusually tense.Rafael blinked once, as if coming out of a trance. His gaze swept across the room, briefly meeting everyone’s questioni
The atmosphere in the main hall slowly shifted from tension to warmth.After the initial surprise, conversations began to flow again—soft at first, then gradually filled with life. Nicole’s parents settled comfortably among the others, their earlier shock replaced by visible relief and happiness.George, being the second in command to King Basil, was not unfamiliar with the royal lineage. He had heard of Harrison and his legacy, knew of Rafael’s unmatched strength and position. But Phoenix and Miah… they were names that existed more in whispers than reality.They had never been presented openly to the world.The prophecy.The sacrifice.Those secrets had kept them hidden in the shadows for years.So, standing here today—watching his daughter beside Phoenix—George felt both surprise and pride.“I must say,” George said, his voice respectful yet warm, looking toward Phoenix, &ldquo
Phoenix’s room was filled with a soft, comfortable silence.Nicole sat close to him, her head resting lightly on his shoulder, her fingers absentmindedly tracing small patterns over his hand. Phoenix didn’t move—didn’t want to. For the first time in what felt like forever, something inside him felt… calm.Normal.They were talking quietly—about nothing in particular, just small, safe things—when a knock broke the moment.Phoenix frowned slightly, then stood up.“I’ll get it,” he said softly.As soon as he opened the door—“Uncle Phin!”A loud, excited, utterly adorable voice echoed through the room.Phoenix’s entire face lit up.“Here is my Zee!” he exclaimed happily, immediately scooping the little boy into his arms.Nicole turned toward them—And froze.Her eyes softened instantly.T
“Baby, your uncle Phin has found his mate,” Saraya exclaimed, her tone deliberately excited as she tried yet another trick to get Zee down.It worked.Instantly.Vidhant’s pain was forgotten as Zehaan’s grip loosened just a little. His curious eyes widened as he leaned forward.“Uncle Phin… mate?” Zee asked in a confused yet intrigued tone.And that was Saraya’s chance.In one swift motion, she scooped him into her arms.“Got you,” she whispered triumphantly.Zee squealed in delight, completely forgetting his previous mission of torturing Vidhant’s scalp.“Let’
Rafael’s study felt unusually calm.The golden glow of the evening sun filtered through the tall windows, casting long shadows across the polished wooden floor. Papers lay neatly stacked on the table, but Rafael’s attention was nowhere near them. He sat in his chair, elbows resting on his knees, fingers loosely intertwined, his gaze distant—lost somewhere far beyond the walls of the palace.“Rafael… what are you thinking?”Saraya’s soft voice pulled him back.He blinked once, then twice, as if returning from a place only he could see. His eyes found hers, and a small smile curved on his lips—gentle, warm… but not entirely reaching his eyes.“Nothing, Honey Bee,” he said lightly. “You tell me—have you practiced the
“Now… will you both get up,” Rafael said, raising one eyebrow, his tone calm but carrying that unmistakable authority, “or should I lend you a hand?”For a split second, Saraya and Phoenix froze.And then—In less than a heartbeat, both of them scrambled to their feet like guilty children caught stealing sweets, standing straight in front of him with overly tight, extremely fake smiles plastered on their faces.The contrast was so sudden and ridiculous that Nichole couldn’t hold herself back anymore.A burst of laughter escaped her.And then another.Within seconds, she was laughing uncontrollably, her hand clutching her stomach as she bent slightly forward.
A Few Moments Before…Rafael stepped out of the study quietly, closing the door behind him. The conversation he had just heard through Saraya’s mind link was still echoing in his head.Phoen
“Hey,” Saraya said, trying to get their attention.Phoenix and the girl snapped out of their trance and looked at her. Saraya immediately noticed the excitement shining brightly in Phoenix’s eyes.
A few days later…“Phoenix bro, I need to buy a few things from the mall,” Saraya said, leaning against the doorframe of Phoenix’s room.Phoenix was sprawled lazily on the couch,
Later that night, the palace slowly quieted as everyone dispersed to their rooms. The celebrations, laughter, flying lessons, and emotional rollercoasters had made the day feel twice as long.Saraya and Raf walked back to their room together, both visibly ti







