Chapter 356. Ghassanis

DOVE

Each gift was a culinary delight. Everyone seemed surprised at how quickly I devoured them. I was ravenous, and my little baby must have a voracious appetite too. As I relaxed, my appetite returned in full force. Since Jacob’s attack, my life had been a bundle of tension. Now I felt I could breathe normally again, my husband and children were safe. I thanked everyone for the gifts, sitting with them for a while to show my gratitude. I realized that I didn’t know them, not like the cooks in the kingdom. I always enjoyed getting to know everyone who lived in the castle.

I returned, and still no one had arrived. I looked at Carmen, who was pale, her eyes bright, a tear rolling down her cheek.

“He’ll come, Jacob will free him,” I promised, taking her hand in mine and smiling.

I didn’t have much confidence, and I could see it in her eyes. She was afraid they would kill him, that she would never see him again. I lifted Cethium into my arms, who wanted me to gr