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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“You want to place him before the enemy on a stage where he’ll be

place is there for him to stand when he would

front with Mom and Dad.”

just do the rings and then step down?” I ask, knowing how

to cover

cover him.” Soren and I say in unison. Soren

C

solved,” Soren tells

Dad. If something happens, they’ll come for both of you. If he is standing beside you.” Damian trails off, a

about the two of you?” Soren

be part of the

the future of this kingdom, you protect Max.”

voice calls out again, and I turn to see him standing proudly beside one of the large archways. Ribbons of every color are now draped across it,

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I tell him. “You

Grandma’s idea,” he

slightly embarrassed by the praise, shrugs. “It’s just common sense.”

I say warmly. “It really

clearly pleased with himself. “Does that mean I can help with the

unison, causing Max

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