Chapter 291

Rose’s POV

General Ham’s expression softened, and he nodded. “They will, Rose. They will.”

For a moment, there was a comfortable silence between the both of us. I could see why so many people trusted General Ham—he had a way of making you feel at ease, of convincing you that everything was under control.

But something about those words he had said earlier still disturbed me, a tiny seed of doubt that I couldn’t quite ignore.

“General,” I said after a pause, my tone more serious, “if there’s anything going on, anything I should know about…you’d tell me, right?”

General Ham’s eyes met mine, and for a brief moment, I thought that I saw a doubt about something—lies, perhaps, or guilt.

But it was gone as quickly as it appeared, replaced by his usual reassuring smile.

“Of course, Rose,” he said firmly. “You’re an important part of this kingdom. If there was anything you needed to know, I’d be the first to tell you.” he said trying