The drive through the mystical forest toward the portal to the Ethereal Palace was a short journey just as Liam had mentioned.
I was distracted by the lush greenery, towering trees, and the ambient sounds of nature created an otherworldly atmosphere. It looked like any other forest, but something about it felt different. The energy felt charged with something magical.
I gazed out the window, absorbing the breathtaking scenery as everyone else talked in the limousine.
"Does the palace get many visitors?" Kendrick asked, keen to get some insight.
"Oh, no frequently," Liam said. "Unless the palace is having a celebration, we don't often allow visitors. It's quite difficult to get onto palace grounds as is. The king likes to prevent such things. After his travels, he values his alone time.
