She had never imagined that her death would cause such a massive chain reaction, one that tore through the kingdom, shattered her husband, and even ruined the fragile peace between beasts and humans.
If only Edmund had never loved her, then maybe all those catastrophic things could've been avoided.
But sadly—no, beautifully and tragically—he loved her so deeply that he no longer cared about his kingdom, his people, or even his own life.
In the end, Silas hadn't just taken her life, but he had unknowingly destroyed the Kingdom of Beasts.
It was something he never planned, but one that secretly pleased him.
"I'm sorry, but … could you leave me alone for a moment, Lady Raven?" Primrose whispered, forcing a smile that didn't reach her eyes. "Maybe you can have a talk with Sir Vesper."
"Of course, Your Majesty." Raven immediately rose from her seat and gave her a respectful bow. "I'll be outside if you need me."
