Chapter 222: Palace Ordeal

The ride to the palace had been shrouded in an unsettling silence, and the weight of their conversation lingered in the air.

Esme’s mind was consumed by the daunting task of breaking the news to Donovan about the tragic loss of his own warriors. The thought of delivering such devastating news to him filled her with a deep sense of sorrow, and it lingered in her heart like a heavy burden.