Alya POV
I was grateful that it was almost time to go back to the palace. Dad, Mom, and Gramma Fia had gone earlier. It was mostly for Gramma Fia to rest. Dad and Mom would be resting, too, but probably would be spending time in their office. Uncle Lucas and Aunt Betty went with the convoy, leaving me, John, Leo, and Ember in the cathedral. This was not the intention, but I wanted to stay longer to meet with the public. I was sure to face Leo’s wrath later as I had ruined his plan for the day and had to make some big adjustments. John wanted to go back to the palace, too, but relented after half an hour of arguing with me. I said I wanted to stay for a bit with the public, hear what they would say about Grandpa Jericho and tell them all to Gramma Fia. In the argument, too, I told Leo ther
