King Kai walked through the palace halls with steady but heavy steps, his mind swirling with thoughts about Kaian's decision. He had just written the letter of encouragement to his son and was now heading to Queen Elena's office to share the news. He knew the conversation would be bittersweet. Elena would undoubtedly be proud of Kaian’s decision but also saddened at the thought of their son venturing so far away for an unknown amount of time. Still, they both knew this was the right path.
As he approached Elena’s office, the king took a deep breath, preparing himself to deliver the news. However, when he pushed the door open, his thoughts scattered, and he froze in place.
There, seated by the grand window that overlooked the gardens, was Queen Elena. But she wasn’t alone. Maya, their est
