Reina’s POVThe weight of the crown had not even settled on my head before whispers began to rise. At first, I thought it was only the usual chatter of a restless court. Servants carried news like fire, and gossip spread faster than any . But soon, I felt the tension shift. It was not just idle talk. It was something sharper, something aimed at me—and at Julian.He had been by my side every day since he opened his eyes. Weak, yes, but alive. Each time I saw him take another step without falling, or when his voice grew stronger, hope bloomed in my chest. He was my anchor, the only one who could calm my fears when the council’s words pressed too heavily on me.But it was his presence that stirred the elders.One evening, after a long meeting, I noticed the change in the air. The elders did not leave the chamber right away. They lingered, their voices low, their eyes cold. I stood near the window, my hands resting against the sill, when one of them cleared his throat.“Your Majesty,” he
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