Ren and Kaisun were led swiftly to the King's tent. There was no time to waste, they needed to carve out a decisive strategy before the clouds thickened or night claimed the sky. As soon as Ren caught sight of Gloria, she rushed forward and embraced her.
"Oh, my sister. Look at you," Ren whispered, clutching her tightly.
She had missed her more than words could shape. Days and nights had once been woven together in Gloria's presence, waking to see her pull the curtains, trading thoughts, eating together, facing struggles, laughing, and learning lessons. Ren had taken her under her wing, passing on everything she knew. Then, without warning, fate had torn Gloria away, pulling her down a path none of them could follow. A soon-to-be Queen of the seven Kingdoms.
