After the new king has been appointed and the golem finally toned down, Claire quietly leaned in and gave Simmons a short nod. Without needing more words, Simmons understood. His job now is to manage the remaining guests, handle questions, delay conversations, and deflect any unnecessary attention. Claire had more important things to tend to.
With unspoken urgency, she turned and followed Olivia through the marble hallways toward the portal gate. Behind them, Sophia and Haley moved in step, their eyes heavy with concern but their hearts steady.
To the world, Sienna-Rose had revealed herself as a formidable force, a sorceress powerful enough to bring an entire kingdom to its knees. But to these four women, she is more than the sorceress, more than the weapon the world now whispers about. They saw the truth: a vulnerable soul, weighed down by impossible choices, who just happened to possess a power most people would envy or fear.