Ashworth Castle was located in the northeastern corner of Laurelia. No one knew who the master of the castle was, only that they were a mysterious figure whose wealth and power could practically upend the entire Vestrian market.
And at this moment, Rose Sanders was within this very castle. Even after she had suddenly run back to Arkadia, Aaron Axton hadn't punished her. On the contrary, he doted on her and indulged her as he always had. But it was this very kindness that made Rose feel a growing unease—so much so that she didn't even dare ask Yara Quillan to be her maid of honor.
She knew this was no ordinary wedding.
When a servant reported that an Arkadian girl named Yara Quillan had come looking for her, Rose felt a mix of joy and apprehension. But when she rushed down the stairs and suddenly saw the figure standing beside Yara, his back turned to her, her only thought was to get out of there before Felix Lester could turn around and see her. To just... leave.
