In those 5 years Lucien was away from, everything particularly looked different. Some familiar faces were still around while some were new. Not to forget, Rosetta was still present as she expected.
Lucien's brothers and father had left to meet Efthalia to ask for a more appropriate explanation.
As she was in her chamber, asking questions and receiving answers, she unexpectedly received a message that Renee was on her way to meet her. And she wasn't alone.
Lucien was delighted to meet her after all these years. Renee didn't hold back but immediately hugged her. The news about her missing had as well shaken her.
The conversation started simply until Renee questioned about marriage which made Lucien confused. A marriage with the emperor was something she had never thought of or crossed her mind.
"What do you mean by 'last standing consort'?"
