AMARA'S POVThe silence in the grand dining hall remained thick, suffocating, and absolute.The royal messenger’s final words still hung heavy in the air, echoing off the high stone walls with the force of a ringing bell: “Do not let anyone convince you that you are unworthy of answering this summons.”No one spoke. No one moved. Even the house servants standing along the perimeter seemed to stop breathing, their eyes wide with disbelief.I slowly, deliberately folded the heavy parchment, tucking it safely into my palm. "Thank you for delivering the decree," I said, my voice quiet, polite, and unshakeable in the stillness.The messenger offered me one last, deep bow of respect before turning on his heel. The massive oak doors closed behind him with a heavy, booming thud.And then... the silence shattered.Serena let out a sudden, loud, shrill laugh that rang through the hall like breaking glass."Oh, this is utterly priceless!" she cried, throwing her head back as she clapp
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