Chapter 244 The Awakening Rowan looked down at him with an expression of complete indifference, as though the man standing before him was no more than a minor inconvenience. “You must have heard that your rebellion is falling apart, which is why you were in such a hurry to escape,”

Chapter 243 The Failed Attempt “I won’t repeat myself,” Griswold said, his voice turning even colder as he pressed the dagger slightly closer. “Take them off.” Seeing that the man was not bluffing, the guard hurriedly obeyed, his trembling fingers fumbling with each piece of clothing while the bitter cold

Chapter 242 Desperate Measures Rosalind slowly nodded as she absorbed his words, and the tightness that had settled in her chest gradually eased because they had finally been given something to hold on to besides blind hope. Beside her, Rebecca released a quiet breath she hadn’t realized she had been

Chapter 241 The Physician’s Confirmation “Cedric…” Julian muttered in complete shock. Because ever since he had fallen unconscious, he hadn’t done that before and this was new. Julian didn’t know what to do but he knew that he should let the grownups know about this. He quickly rushed to meet

Chapter 240 The Hands That Moved Meanwhile, in Cedric’s chamber, Julian had come to visit. The little boy sat quietly beside the bed, his bright eyes fixed on the Lord Commander, who remained completely still beneath the blankets. Cedric’s eyes stayed closed as though he had no intention of waking

Chapter 239 The Beginning Of An End As more rebels were brought in for questioning, Rowan no longer wasted his time trying to persuade each one for hours. It didn’t take him long to distinguish those who were willing to cooperate from those who remained stubbornly devoted to Griswold’s cause.

Chapter 238 His Quiet Devotion Rosalind looked at him with open disbelief. He lowered the bowl, hoping she would believe him now that she had seen him drink it without so much as a flinch. Yet the stubborn look that remained on her face told him she still wasn’t convinced.

Chapter 237 His Quiet Devotion When the physician returned with the herbal medicine that had been prepared for Rosalind, she had already drifted into a quiet sleep in Rowan’s arms. The woman stepped inside without making a sound and gently placed the warm bowl on the table before lifting her

Chapter 236 Safe In Your Arms Rosalind froze the moment she saw the blood trickling down her thighs, and her heart lurched violently inside her chest. The only thought that came to her mind was that something was wrong with her baby. Her breathing turned uneven as panic settled over

Chapter 235 The Curse They Spoke Of Even those who had been murmuring among themselves lowered their heads, while the rebels alone continued glaring without remorse. The hall fell silent as Rowan looked from one face to another. None of them showed even the slightest trace of remorse. Even now