I gathered the family in the royal chambers that night. The children listened as we discussed the warning. The kings and I made deliberations about the situation and hand and also made contingencies to meet any situation that would later arrive.
Lila wanted to help search for the servant. Thorne offered to study patterns in recent behavior. Elara said she could sense the cold hunger if she touched enough people.
The kings and I weighed the risks and agreed to careful steps. We would watch without panic. The children would train with greater focus. Soren would stay as an advisor if he proved trustworthy.
The bond between the four of us carried shared vigilance and deep love. The sea shadow had sent a servant into our home. Our children had faced its touch and pushed back. Frostfang would root out the traitor the same way we had faced every threat before.
Together.
