With Salvador having summoned the court officials to the royal study, the

discussions continued late into the night. It was only when Sebastian stepped in to interrupt, informing them that the hour had grown late, that the session came to a close.

"Has it really gotten this late? Let's call it a night, then. The palace gates will be locked soon," said Salvador, stretching his arms with a smile.

Despite the late hour, the king appeared to be in high spirits, especially with the color back in his face. He hardly resembled a man suffering from illness.

Carissa waited for Rafael to finish his meeting before leaving the palace with him. Exhausted, she leaned against his shoulder and drifted into a deep, drowsy sleep.

When the carriage arrived at the estate, Rafael lifted her into his arms. Carissa, half-conscious, recognized the motion but was too tired to protest. She simply let him carry her inside, finding comfort in his strong embrace.

Over the past three months, she had only been able to sleep soundly at Victory Pass. Everywhere else, she remained on high alert. But now, back in the safety of her home, she felt herself relax completely and drift off into a deep slumber.

Yet, something felt a little off-she couldn't shake the sensation of hot hands moving over her.

Her eyes were closed, and her voice was hoarse from sleep as she murmured, "Did you forget what Sebastian said?"

voice whispered in her ear, "Sebastian

met Rafael's burning gaze. "Really?"

lips

temperature of the room. They were lost in

the coming

between Starhaven and the other kingdoms. The Commercial Affairs Office would now fully cooperate with the Maritime Trade Office, organizing a list of

agreements.

adjustments to Salvador's medication. At first, the king struggled with the changes and felt unwell for a few days. But with the help of the Snowdrop Pills, his condition

happy enough. His thoughts were consumed by state affairs.

was merely to sit, share a meal, and engage in light conversation. Sebastian had been firm in his warnings. During this early

The reason for Sebastian's

had happened back in August. After the king had visited Jeanette's palace

medication had been dimin

for

the hard way, Salvador now obediently listened to

time, there was good

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