Chapter 525

In the Crown Prince's Wing, Evander lay buried under heavy blankets, brow furrowed as he turned onto his side and pressed his face into the pillow, exhaustion clinging to him like a weight he couldn't shake.

He did not want to get up.

Reuben hesitated for a moment before forcing himself to speak. "Your Highness, it's already quite late. The ministers said you must be there before the morning bell.