Serena's POV.

Watching Richard walk away shattered my heart into a million pieces. I felt helpless, unable to do anything to stop him.

I hastily threw on my clothes, using my hoodie to cover myself, and rushed out of the room.

As I reached the entrance, I overheard a conversation that made my blood run cold.

"Ross isn't going to war with them," someone said.

I gasped, my mind racing with the implications. Ross was a skilled warrior, and his absence from the battlefield would be a devastating blow to Richard's chances.

My heart sank as I realized my worst fears were coming true. I had to act fast. I...