Zach, Oria, Lexi, the Primordian, Yanael, Alzara, Soara, and Mandra soon found themselves in front of the grand Palace gates. Oria gently woke Zach up. When he looked out, he saw the gates and imagined a familiar scenario playing out.
But the guards did not obstruct them. They stepped aside and opened the gates without so much as a word or glance of protest. It was their honor to open the gates for Zach and Oria.
They stepped out of the carriage and were greeted by a warm welcome from Rienne and her retinue. Rienne had complex feelings, which she did her best to suppress, when she looked at Zach.
They got along well that summer. Considering they were both either high nobility or royalty, an engagement wouldn't have been strange. Rienne wouldn't have minded. Zach was handsome, gentlemanly, playful, and kind. He treated her for who she was without caring about the imperial family.
