Chapter 445

As the festival entered its final days, Emperor Edmond Royans stood before the gathered crowd, his voice booming with paternal pride. "Let us rejoice in the promise of new beginnings," he proclaimed, raising a goblet of wine in a toast to Queen Sara and the future of their empire.

The cheers of the crowd echoed through the palace walls, mingling with the strains of music and laughter. And amidst the jubilation, a subtle undercurrent of uncertainty loomed, a testament to the complexities of destiny and the tangled web of human emotions.

In the midst of it all, Jude stood in silent contemplation, his thoughts a tumultuous sea of hopes and fears. He knew that the path ahead was fraught with challenges, but he drew strength from the unwavering support of his wives and the enduring bond that united them.