#Chapter 32 Rumors

Bianca has stopped underestimating Ember. She used to believe her sister was just a problem of perception, a tomboy guard with no sense of courtly decorum, lingering too close to someone far above her station. But now that Bianca knows Ember bears a royal mark, the threat feels real. She watches Kaine and Ember more closely now. Not just for flirtation or tension, but for the quiet moments. The way Prince Kaine’s gaze lingers longer than it should. The way Ember listens more carefully when it’s him speaking. There’s a rhythm between them now, subtle but steady, and it makes Bianca’s skin prickle. So far, Ember hasn’t said anything. She’s kept her mouth shut and her back straight. But silence doesn’t mean safety. It just means Bianca has time to control the narrative before it spins out of her hands. She knows she can’t risk making Ember appearing interested in Kaine. That would only reflect poorly on everyone involved, especially Bianca. As Kaine’s future Luna, she has no inter