As Jude continued his solitary trek through the verdant landscapes of Starlam Island, the memory of Queen Sara's touch lingered in his thoughts like a delicate whisper on the breeze. Her soft kiss, her gentle caress, moments of fleeting intimacy that stirred within him a maelstrom of conflicting emotions.
At first, Jude had been caught off guard by the queen's advances. Her flirtations seemed incongruous with her regal demeanor and the prestige of her position as consort to Emperor Edmond Royans. Yet, as time passed and whispers of the emperor's ruthless nature reached his ears, Jude began to view Queen Sara through a lens of empathy and understanding.
The island's inhabitants spoke of Emperor Edmond as a man driven by ambition and cruelty, ruling with an iron fist that brooked no dissent. Rumors painted a portrait of a marriage marred by cold indifference, a union devoid of the warmth and affection that Queen Sara craved.
