The room remained quiet after that, and neither of them spoke for a long time.Philipa sat motionless in her chair, staring at nothing while Draven remained beside her, silent.Allowing her time to process everything and also the sudden responsibility now waiting for her at Crestmoon Pack.Eventually, Philipa wiped her eyes.The tears had stopped, but the sadness remained.She took a slow breath, then another.Finally— "When do we leave?"Draven looked at her. "At dawn."Philipa nodded.Good... The sooner this was over, the better.She wanted to see her father, and she wanted to stand before her mother's grave.And perhaps... She wanted closure, even if it came too late.Draven rose to his feet."I'll make the arrangements."Philipa suddenly grabbed his wrist and the movement surprised both of them.Draven paused, but she didn't look at him immediately. Instead she stared down at her hands, then quietly asked—"Did he suffer?"Draven knew exactly who she meant.Kaden.For several secon
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