By the next morning, Adriana was already standing at the King's Wing as the King had

instructed.

The royal aide was the first to meet up with her, and he told her the King would be out soon.

When the King came out, daylight was already fluttering through the windows.

He was wearing a black tunic with golden embroidery of the realm crest, and his long hair was

packed into a loose bun, making a few strands cling to his face.

His golden eyes shone brighter, especially when the sun reflected on his face briefly as he

walked past a window.

Adriana couldn't stop staring. Kallias was also staring at...