Nyx's Pov

The honeymoon was over, but the peace it left behind still lingered in my chest. Caspian and I had returned to his home, and his people welcomed us as if I was already theirs.

Their smiles, the bows of respect, the warmth in their eyes, it was overwhelming. For the first time in a long time, I felt like I belonged somewhere.

Caspian made sure of it. He never left my side when he didn’t have to. He was always protective, always watching, always making sure I ate enough and rested enough. At night, he held me so close that even the nightmares from Zade’s fortress couldn’t reach...