A full year had passed since the long war ended, and the capital bloomed with the vibrant colors of early summer once more. The palace gardens were alive with roses, jasmine, and blooming cherry trees, their petals drifting lazily on the warm breeze. The streets were filled with the joyful sounds of the Summer Solstice Festival — music, laughter, and the scent of fresh bread and roasted fruits wafting from every corner. The people moved with open confidence and pride, their voices often turning toward the royal family with genuine affection.In the royal nursery, sunlight streamed through the tall windows, casting a golden glow over the carved wooden cradle and the growing collection of toys and gifts. Prince Aether Draven, now one year old, sat proudly in the center of a soft rug, surrounded by colorful wooden blocks and a small silver wolf figurine. His dark curls caught the light, and his golden eyes — flecked with delicate silver — sparkled with bright curiosity as he reached for
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