A week ago, her heart had been shattered when she saw Dignus being carried by Generals Saul and Sandise along with two other soldiers. Caseyana, transfixed by the condition of her second son, was covered in bandages, blood seeping from his wounds.
Speechless, only tears slipped from her eyes, filling the room with hysterical, heart-wrenching sobs. General Saul sternly ordered a servant to immediately summon the royal physician, urging time to save Dignus' life.
They had no chance to celebrate the fruits of their labor. The victory that had been achieved felt hollow, buried by Dignus' critical state. What should have been a joyous arrival was instead replaced by an atmosphere of gloom and worry.
