**Elizabeth's POV**

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I saw Julian covering his face in distress. After a few minutes, he sighed heavily.

"Okay. I'll do that. But this is the last time. I won't let this happen again. Lead the way."

Julian walked in the direction of the prison with the Beta guiding him.

Watching Julian's back as he left, I realized that Julian was carrying more pressure on his shoulders than I could ever imagine.

He was not the cruel and unsympathetic king I had thought he was. On the contrary, he was full of justice and loved his people. He felt sad about sacrificing his people for peace, even though it was...