As days passed by, followed by her lonely moments alone in her room, Rachael's mind was consumed by the encounter with Felix and the unsettling revelation he had shared. She couldn't shake off the feeling of impending danger that now loomed over her. Every glance and interaction with the palace residents seemed to carry an air of suspicion.
Meanwhile, Icarus had been occupied with the affairs of his kingdom, attending to matters that required his attention. He was aware of Rachael's presence in the palace but had been unable to spend much time with her lately. Not after he told her something so shocking that almost tilted her balance in his vast world.
The weight of responsibility burdened him, and he longed to ensure her safety amidst the rising tensions within the Merfolk community.
