Serene’s POV My breath caught in my throat. "Lucas...?""He was out of his mind with worry the moment you passed through the palace gates," Killian explained, pulling out a drawstring purse that clinked with the unmistakable sound of coins. "He knew you wouldn't accept it, so he ordered me to follow you from a distance, ensure you arrived in Oakhaven safely, and give you this."He held out the purse to me.I stared at the bag and shook my head. "I can't take that, Killian. His Majesty already granted me my wages and a travel stipend. I don't need any more.""Serene, listen to me," Killian said, his voice turning stern as he forcibly pressed the purse into my hands. "This isn't 'charity,’ and in case you don’t know, starting a new life costs money. Plus, he nearly lost his mind worrying if you have enough to eat or a bed to sleep in."Killian gave my fingers a firm squeeze, closing my hand over the purse. "Accept it. If I go back to the capital and tell him you refused, he will march
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