Hannah POVWhat She MissedThe palace became busier after the engagement announcement.Almost too busy.Every hallway carried movement now. Servants rushed around with fabrics, decorations, flowers, invitation drafts, and endless lists for the upcoming royal wedding.Sometimes I woke up to people arguing about silver candle holders outside my room.Other times Valerie burst into my chambers at sunrise carrying dress sketches and terrifying amounts of excitement.Honestly, I was beginning to understand why brides lost their minds before weddings.Especially royal brides.“You’re thinking too hard again.”I looked up from the balcony railing to find Kael stepping outside quietly.Night had already fallen across Alesia, leaving the capital glowing beneath thousands of lanterns below the palace.The city looked peaceful tonight.Safe.And somehow, that still felt like a miracle.“I wasn’t thinking too hard,” I lied.Kael stopped beside me.“Hannah.”I sighed softly.“Fine. Maybe a little.
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