Meanwhile.
At the Villa Main Hall.
Liana sat among her sisters, half-listening as Qamara chattered about something that had happened at the Elven court. Enania was laughing softly at something else. Azariah was keeping an eye on her two children, who were darting between the tables.
Liana's gaze drifted across the hall.
Lyzia was sitting with Celine near one of the side tables, the two of them whispering to each other. Delya sat a short distance away with Gracelle, the two of them sharing a plate of sweets, Delya's dreamy expression never fading.
Gloria was rolling her eyes at her mother, Genevieve, who was gesturing dramatically about something. Sythaeryn stood at the far end of the hall with Garius and the other kings, the four of them deep in conversation.
