Aurora's passing had left a deep impact on everyone in the palace. She was beloved by all who knew her, and her loss was felt deeply by the staff, who had grown close to her during her time at the palace.

On the day of Aurora's funeral, the palace was filled with mourners, all dressed in black and wearing expressions of grief. As the service began, there was a hush that fell over the room, broken only by the sound of mournful music.

I stood at the back of the room, my eyes swollen with tears. Aurora, Ryder’s nanny and my confidante, had been a beloved figure in our lives....