Chapter 105 - The Meeting

Luke stood near the bustling market square, his eyes taking in the vibrant surroundings while waiting for Sir Carrick to return. The city of Balmoral had a different energy from the places he'd visited before—more open, more curious. People moved about with purpose, yet there was an undercurrent of casual acceptance of how they lived. Despite the sideways glances and curious stares directed his way, no one approached him. It was as if the townsfolk respected a boundary, observing but not intruding.