Kylian had arranged it without Rachel even asking.
Two full days in Silverton territory. A proper visit. Supervised, of course — Elena and four of his most trusted warriors would accompany her — but it was far longer than the previous short trip. When he told her the morning before departure, Rachel had stared at him in disbelief, tears already forming in her eyes.
“Thank you,” she had whispered, voice thick. “I… I don’t know how to thank you enough.”
Kylian had only nodded, his expression unreadable but his eyes softer than usual. “Go see your family. Come back safe.”
The carriage ride felt both endless and too short. Rachel’s hand rested on her rounded belly the entire way, feeling the baby move more actively now. Elena sat beside her, offering quiet comfort and conversation to keep
