~ Elara ~*Ironwood Keep.*“Happy birthday, my Luna.”Elara looked up as her loyal servant, Rose, entered the dining hall carrying a freshly baked honey cake.Rose grew up with Elara, and she considered her a best friend more than just a servant. “I had the kitchen prepare your favorite dishes," Rose said warmly, setting the cake on the dining table. “Prince Cassian promised he would return before sunset.”Elara forced a smile. “I know.”“You should eat before it grows cold,” Rose suggested. Elara nodded, though she had little appetite.The hall was unusually quiet.There was no laughter, no music, and no birthday banquet.The servants moved silently, pretending not to notice the empty seat beside their Luna.Time passed.The candles slowly burned lower.Outside, the afternoon sun dipped toward the western mountains.Still... Cassian never came.Elara's gaze drifted toward the empty chair across from her. She had hoped he would come, but for the past six birthdays, Cassian had neve
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