Chapter 193: Chapter 193: The Job is Simple

The Kaiser estate's courtyard was filled with organized chaos. Servants moved efficiently between carriages, loading trunks and supplies for the journey to the capital.

Guards checked weapons and armor. Duke Alaric stood near the lead carriage, his traveling clothes simple but fine, speaking quietly with his captain Adrian before his departure.

Lady Genevieve supervised the final preparations with the calm efficiency of someone who'd made this journey many times before. Octavia descended the estate steps with measured grace, Celeste and Annabelle following close behind.