Author's POVAfter a while, Alpha Branson took his leave, offering a soft smile and a respectful bow. “I’ll stop by tomorrow, just to check in—if that’s alright,” he said.Rose nodded, the corners of her mouth lifting slightly. “That would be fine.”And it was. She didn’t protest. If anything, she preferred the thought of seeing Branson again over being paraded before yet another stranger pretending to care. At least with him, there was a sense of decency… and no pretense of instant passion.The castle air was crisp as Rose stepped into the open courtyard, her skirts brushing the trimmed grass beneath her feet. The late afternoon sun painted golden highlights into the stone walls, and in the near distance, soft laughter floated across the training grounds.Drawn by the sound, she followed it—and paused.There, not far from the archery posts, Tristan stood behind Laura, one hand on her waist, the other guiding her arm. His voice was low, instructive, the kind of calm that inspired conf
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