Niyol's POV

 Two years ago

 

 "I am so sorry, your grace," Chester my beta spoke softly with his hand resting on my shoulder. I could feel his deep sorrow. Why was he sorrowful?

 

 I stood dumbstruck by the sight before me.

 

 Though my heart was beating faster than lightning, I still couldn't believe it. It can't be her. It just wasn't her, right? I shook my head vigorously to take away the image. 

 

 I stared at my beta, I refused to believe anything. Why was he apologizing to me? I thought.

 

 "Why are you apologizing? We are in a dream. Soon we are going to be gathered eating her favorite...