Chapter 61
PALACE GATES – EARLY MORNING
Tanin stretched her pregnant body weakly, her limbs feeling heavier than usual. Her eyes fluttered open, adjusting to the soft light filtering through the curtains. She rubbed her belly absentmindedly, a small habit she had developed since finding out about her pregnancy. But something felt… off.
A noise. A loud, chaotic murmur, followed by sharp cries and desperate wails.
Her brows furrowed as she sat up, listening closely. It wasn't just the usual sounds of the palace waking up—it was different. Urgent. Angry.
With growing concern, she pushed herself up and shuffled toward the window. The moment she peeked outside, her stomach twisted in unease. A large crowd had gathered at the Palace Gates, their voices a mixture of sobs, shouts, and accusations. Some clutched each other for comfort, while others pointed toward the palace with fury.