Chapter 88

Once we were out of the palace grounds, we headed towards the bustling center, just like we had done on many other occasions. Eury and I exchanged discreet glances, ensuring that we were both in sync with our roles. We had to make it convincing enough to deceive any prying eyes.

At the mall, we took our time, strolling through the shops and pausing at a few play areas for Keiran. Meanwhile, the decoy carriage continued along the main streets, drawing attention away from our true destination.

While we enjoyed our supposed outing, I couldn't shake the feeling of being on edge. My instincts were alert and aware of the potential dangers lurking in the shadows. I knew we had to stay vigilant and keep our guard up.

As the hours passed, we decided it was time to leave. With the decoy still in action, we carefully slipped away from the mall and made our way to the secret route that led to Claybourne City.

Under the cover of darkness, we finally arrived at our de