If he returned.
They finally reached the top of the mountain, the path opening into a vast plateau surrounded by radiant clouds.
At the center stood a grand castle, gleaming under the rays of the sun. Around it, smaller castles were scattered like a constellation, each one beautiful and unique in its own way. Gardens filled the spaces between them, overflowing with beautiful flowers that released soft fragrance into the air.
Julian paused for a moment, his expression unreadable as his gaze swept over what he had built long ago.
"Still standing," he murmured to himself.
Seraphine watched him quietly, sensing the faint pull of nostalgia that clung to his tone.
"It's beautiful," she said softly.
As his eyes lost themselves in the scenery, a movement caught his eye.
