The glass walls of the conservatory allowed the morning light to wash over the frost-covered garden. Caveen sat in one of the cushioned chairs, rubbing his temple with one hand while Lysandra, pale and tired, reclined on a chaise wrapped in a thick woolen shawl. A teacup trembled slightly in her hands, though her posture remained composed.Maika entered first, regal and graceful in her sapphire velvet gown. Carl followed, more grounded, eyes flickering between the two younger ones.“We need to talk,” Maika said softly, taking a seat across from them.Lysandra sat straighter. Caveen leaned forward, already bracing himself.Carl didn't wait. “We’ve decided to announce your engagement.”The words dropped into the air like cold stone.Caveen blinked. “Excuse me?”Lysandra froze, then slowly turned her head toward them, her eyes wide.“It’s not for romance,” Maika clarified quickly. “It’s a shield—one to protect both Lysandra and the child. The council is sniffing closer each day. We need
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