Nikolai leaned over the palace bannister, his eyes fixed on two shadow guards escorting Verda back to their headquarters. He planned to return and find lodging, but Vladik insisted he stay in this palace for the next few days.
'There's going to be an official meeting of the clans in a few days.'
"Haa..."
He leaned forward, taking the time to examine the surroundings. The detached palace remained removed from the general public, and because of their plan, most of the guards and special staff left the night before.
Due to Zara's "death."
Nikolai would be treated as her grieving spouse and given seven days to remain as per the Al'Qutar laws for engaged and married couples.
'It feels strange, being forced to wait here alone.'
Shaking his head, he couldn't help but glance at their fading backs one last time.
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Meanwhile, passing through the busy merchant district, Zara clutched her facemask while peeking back at the palace behind her every so often.
