The hall was so bright and wide that Declan felt small just walking inside. A deep silence settled over the room as the elderly man with the golden embroidery lifted a hand, asking the guards to step aside. His voice had carried so firmly when he welcomed Declan that the words still echoed in Declan’s ears.Welcome the heir.Heir?He stood frozen, not sure whether to bow, kneel, or laugh out of confusion. His throat felt dry. His pulse raced. The man’s presence alone was enough to make his legs numb. A few of the guards wore swords…real swords with jeweled handles and all stared at him like he was something sacred.“Please,” the man said. “Come closer.”Declan forced his legs to move. He followed Ms. Sonia down the marble path until he stood just a few steps away from him. The old man studied his face slowly, almost tenderly, like he was trying to memorize him.“My name is His Royal Highness, Grandmaster Alexandra Knights” the man said. “And… I knew your grandmother well.”Declan sw
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