A/N : chap has mild R 18 scene
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Aiden stood in his high room, overlooking Moon City, the flickering lights below casting a web of shadows across the noble houses that ruled the city. "First, this city will fall under my control," he thought, eyeing the estates of the Four Noble Houses.
Moon City was collectively governed by these families, yet only one, the Loain family, remained truly loyal to the kingdom. The other three houses were more interested in carving out their own power, circling like vultures, waiting for the king to die so they could seize control. If Princess Lirael were to ascend the throne, they would support her only as a puppet figurehead, holding the true power themselves.
