Grace shot Edith a suspicious look before saying coldly,
"You better be."
Standing beside them, Lilith crossed her arms and said,
"Let's go. We'll be late if we keep wasting time."
Zara gave a slight nod. In the next moment, a pair of black wings unfurled behind her, their glow subtle but majestic.
Time passed in silence as they flew. Eventually, Zara's eyes landed on the grand silhouette of the castle below. As they touched down at the gates, a man with neatly combed black hair stepped forward. He bowed respectfully.
"Welcome, Princesses. The King is waiting in the dining hall."
Lilith gave him a brief nod, and he silently disappeared into the shadows.
Without a word, Lilith smiled and slipped her hand into Zara's arm. Grace followed suit, linking arms on the other side.
A soft smile bloomed on Zara's lips. Surrounded by the two of them, she walked gracefully toward the dining room,
