Chapter 91

• Cesmae's POV
• The marketplace is bustling with life as Kylian and I walk hand-in-hand through the crowded streets. The sun is high, warming the cobblestone beneath our feet, and the air is filled with the sounds of merchants calling out to customers, the clinking of coins, and the chatter of people going about their day. Normally, I’d find the energy of the market invigorating, but today, I feel… off.
• Kylian leads me toward one of the most upscale boutiques in the district. It’s the kind of place reserved for royals and nobles, with grand displays of silk, velvet, and lace in the windows. When we step inside, I’m immediately overwhelmed by the sheer opulence of it all. Gowns in every color and fabric line the walls, each one more extravagant than the last.