Chapter 50 Chap Forty-nine

• That afternoon, I stayed with Damon to rest. Instead of dining elsewhere, we had our dinner sent to the room, sharing the meal in silence. Both of us were lost in deep thought, burdened by unresolved matters. I silently vowed to end it all—for Damon to finally be free from the shackles of the past. I was determined to see this through.
• Once Damon drifted into a peaceful sleep, I cautiously got out of bed to carry out my plan. Taking a deep breath, I steeled myself. I just needed to avoid the guards patrolling the palace. Neticia's room wasn’t far, just a few minutes away.
• I quietly gathered the dinner tray and opened the door. A guard stationed outside glanced my way.