Queen Mother POV
The call came precisely as Nicole promised. Nicole’s voice was low and hushed, betraying only a fraction of the excitement she tried to mask. “Your Highness, the files are ready. Shadow recorder footage and audio of the courtyard encounter between the King and the Healer. It is as you requested.”
I leaned back in my chair, letting the chill of the evening settle into my bones. My fingers hovered briefly over the controls before I opened the encrypted transfer. The screen came alive with audio and visuals clear as day. Nicole had successfully captured every movement, gesture and conversation.
Vincent and Myra in the courtyard exactly as I had presumed. Then, I saw the masked lady and how Myra presented the scarf to her with joy. I knew from the build she was Adeline, and
