Nero POVThe reports from Manuel and Mitch had come in fast and heavy. I stood in the war room, arms crossed over my chest, listening as they laid out every detail. My orders were clear, sharp, and left no room for mistakes.“Barricade every strategic point,” I commanded, voice low and steady. “Main gates, the eastern towers, the river access, the hidden tunnels under the south wall. I want double guards at every choke point. No one gets in or out without my direct approval. Manuel, you oversee the outer perimeter. Mitch, you take the inner courtyards and servant quarters. Kade and Abel will rotate between the high walls and the armory. I want constant updates. If anything feels even slightly off, you come straight to me.”They nodded, faces grim but determined. I dismissed them with a flick of my hand and headed straight for my mother’s private quarters"You look well," Mother said.She was sitting at her dressing table. Victoria beside her. "Thank you," I said."Rested." She looke
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