Chapter 235

Damian snorts. “Give him time. He’s probably already plotting

it.”

“Don’t give him ideas,” I warn playfully, stepping closer to Soren. He wraps an arm around my waist, pulling me against his side.

“We were just finalizing some security measures for the wedding,” Soren explains. “We’ll have guards stationed around the perimeter and a few mixed in with the guests. If Alaric tries anything, we’ll be ready.”

“And Alaric?” I ask quietly, my voice barely above a whisper. “He’s really coming?”

Soren nods, his expression darkening slightly. “He confirmed his attendance this morning with Damian. Everything’s going according to plan.”

I swallow hard, the weight of what’s to come settling heavily on my shoulders. “Good,” I say, though the word feels hollow. “Let’s just hope it stays that way.”

Soren squeezes my waist gently, offering silent reassurance. “It will. We’ll handle it. Everything is going according to plan.” I nod slowly.

“And we really can’t let Max be a part of the ceremony. It feels weird he isn’t involved. He asked about being the ring boy again.”

Soren sighs heavily and glances at Damian, who grits his

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he’ll be a sitting target?” I sigh,

to stand when

is safer in the front

just do the rings and then step down?” I ask, knowing how much he wants to be a part of it.

wrong, I need to cover you both,” Damian tells us.

him.” Soren and I say in unison. Soren chuckles, looking at me.

C

solved,” Soren tells

would be better protected with Dad. If something happens, they’ll come for both of you. If he is standing beside you.” Damian trails off, a look

of you?” Soren

part of the

future of this kingdom, you protect Max.” I tell Damian and he mumbles something

I turn to see him standing proudly beside one of the large

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tell him. “You did a great

Grandma’s idea,” he

slightly embarrassed by the praise, shrugs.

warmly. “It really does

that mean

and I say in unison, causing Max

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