The morning sun climbed over the walls of Stonehearth, but warmth did not reach the royal quarters.Elira sat at the table in Lyra's chambers, her hands wrapped around a cup of tea that had gone cold. Thane stood by the window, his back to the room. Lyra paced slowly, her face carved from stone. Rokan sat in the corner, silent and watchful. Corin had been sent to keep Kieran and Leo occupied, away from the tension.No one spoke.The silence was heavy, full of words that needed saying but no one knew how to start.Finally, Lyra stopped pacing. She looked at her daughter."Tell me everything."Elira's voice was flat. "Thane told
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