Far from the feast at Azure Valley, far from the warmth of the food, laughter, and happiness surrounding Sienna-Rose and her family, the Farnese estate in the capital feels cold and empty. The time has finally come for House Farnese to leave.
The royal guards have given Cesare only enough time to recover from the curse that kept him bedridden for months. They waited until he was awake, able to sit and move with assistance, and stable enough to endure the journey before ordering House Farnese to leave the capital.
Now there's no reason for him to remain in the estate. The servants have spent the entire morning packing what remains of the family's belongings, carefully loading furniture, clothing, documents, valuables, and other possessions into waiting carriages.
The atmosphere inside the once-grand estate is strangely quiet, with everyone aware that they aren't simply leaving for a temporary visit. They're being forced out of the capital.
