Chapter 86
Annalise
The moment I stepped back into the kingdom, everything looked the same—the grand streets, the towering structures, the people murmuring in hushed tones as they caught sight of me. Yet, despite the familiarity, everything felt different. The air was thick with curiosity and excitement, the news of my return spreading like wildfire.
I could hear the whispers.
"The lost Luna has returned."
"She’s back with the Kings—finally."
"Did she run away? Why did she return?"
Everywhere I looked, arrangements had been made in my honor—fresh banners draped the streets, flowers lined the pathways, and guards stood in pristine formation. They had gone out of their way to make my entrance grand, regal even, but my eyes weren’t on the decorations.
No, I was looking for them.
For
