Chapter 62

Darius’s POV

The meeting ended in silence. I made sure the riders were ready to escort the Luna and her sister by first light. The travel permits had been signed. The supplies accounted for. Every possible breach in their path accounted for.

Everything was in order.

Everything, except my mind.

The halls of the castle felt colder than usual. Emptier.

I found Gael and Nola in the east courtyard. The