Chapter 587. You Can Never Go Home

The royal temple in Crescent Falls is the shining star of the city–the center of the capital of my kingdom. My parents got married here. I attended services and funerals here. I’ve always been in awe of the craftsmanship that went into building this place. Every inch of the temple is detailed. Depictions of great battles, of central characters in the Goddess’ narrative, sweep across the walls as I travel down a quiet corridor toward the small group of people taking refuge in an alcove. 

Kenna looks solemn as she scrunches the fabric of her dress between her fingers. Evander’s hand rests on her waist as he watches memorial goers leaving the temple. 

Mom and Dad stand at the temple entrance nearby, shaking hands and accepting condolences. 

Sydney sighs heavily, watching our parents. “Just family back at the castle for the luncheon, right?”

“That’s what Mom said,” Ryan replies. 

It’s been ages since I’ve seen Ryan in a suit. He loo