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Chapter 156 - Back to the Palace

Soraya's POV

The palace gates loomed before us as we approached with a tricycle.

The tricycle rattled to a slow stop before the towering entrance, its engine coughing once before going silent. I tightened my grip on Liam's small hand as I climbed down, then reached back for the backpack which contained Liam's belongings. Beside me, Jenny hopped down too, her eyes already shining with excitement.

The golden towers of the palace caught the afternoon sun, blazing brilliantly—beautiful… and dangerous.

"I'm here," I whispered to Liam as I lifted him into my arms. "Don't be scared."

He wasn't scared at all. He stared upward in pure awe at the banners, the armored guards, and the towering walls. "Mama… this place is big."

"Yes," I breathed. Too big.

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