King Valtor POV

I read the request again. And again.

The Elders are all around, demanding a discussion on the Luna coronation and, of course, they had already chosen a date for it. They want to meet today.

My thoughts wandered to Ember, and I wondered how she's currently doing in her room. She's obviously asleep because she overused herself just to shift.

Suddenly my mind switched back.

I leaned back in my comfortable chair, fingers drumming lightly against the armrest as I considered my options regarding Ember.

If I refused, they would assume she is weak and that would spread like wildfire. If I agreed, they would see for...