Chapter 4. The Ainsworth Men

Princess Kailani came to visit the capital and her family. In the last three years, she had made Soule, the northern region, her home, and though she had responsibilities to the throne as the princess, she asked for pardon to leave. She told them that staying in the capital only brought her pain from the loss of her mate, and she couldn’t bear it. She promised she would do her duties in the north and rally the king’s army together, and she also ensured that she kept the order there. Xavier granted her request and told her she was always welcome to visit. Mia remembered the joy the princess had on her face at the king’s permission.

In the last three years, she has visited over a dozen times, spending no less than a week with the royals before returning to the north.

Having Kailani in the palace was a breath of fresh air. Mia knew she wouldn’t feel as alone as she had in the last few months, especially the last few weeks.

She didn’t have to say a word about where she