Traci’s POV If anyone ever asked me what true happiness looked like, I’d tell them it looked exactly like the palace lawn on the morning of the annual barbecue. The moment I stepped outside, the smell of smoked meat, fresh bread, and sweet desserts drifted through the air. Long wooden tables stretched across the lawn, already overflowing with dishes that members of the kingdom had spent days preparing. Bright banners fluttered overhead while children darted between adults, laughing as they raced toward the games that had already been set up. Everywhere I looked, people were smiling. Nobody looked worried. Nobody looked afraid. For the first time in what felt like forever, the kingdom wasn’t thinking about war, rogues, or enemies. Today… They were simply a family. A smile found my lips before I even realized it. “This is incredible.” Raiden slipped his hand into mine, giving it a gentle squeeze. “You did this.” I looked at him and shook my head. “No.” “You did.” He nodded
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