Chapter 31 A Queen And Her Castle

• I nodded again, my chest still tight, trying to steady the whirlwind of thoughts and emotions swirling inside me.
• Arzhel took a careful step back, still holding the flower, giving me space but keeping his eyes on me. “I’ll let you get back to your work,” he said softly. “But… just know. If anything—anything at all—happens, I’ll be here. No questions. No judgments. Just… me, making sure you’re safe.”
• I swallowed, the weight of his words settling on me. “I… appreciate that,” I whispered. “More than I can say.”