10. The King’s Apology

|| Lilac’s POV || The drive home was a blur, the hum of the engine the only sound accompanying my racing thoughts. My hands gripped the steering wheel tightly, my knuckles white as I replayed the events of the meeting in my mind. The damage had been done. Kael’s outburst, the revelation about the wolfsbane, the media capturing every moment, it was all out in the open now. On top of that, he disrespected me, his future Luna. This was a big offense. He would have a lot to deal with, and while he scrambled to salvage his reputation, it would be my moment to slip away. To finally take control of my own fate. As I pulled into the driveway, the familiar sight of our home brought a strange sense of comfort. The sprawling estate, with its ivy-covered walls and manicured gardens, had always been a sanctuary for me. But today, it felt like a fortress, a place where I could regroup and plan my next move. Before I could even step out of the car, the front door flew open, and Mom rushed out, her fa