Kaia set down the embroidery she had been working on and gave her husband her full attention, her smile tender. “He has grown so much, hasn’t he?” she replied softly.
Markus nodded, his thoughts turning to their son’s actions. “The way he took the lead,” he continued, “how he stood up to injustice, made decisions, and showed that he genuinely cares about the people… It’s more than I could have hoped for at his age. He’s already showing the qualities of a true leader.”
Kaia’s smile deepened, her eyes sparkling with a mix of pride and love. “He will be a good and just ruler,” she said with quiet confidence. “He’s learning not only from you, but also from the challenges he’s facing. Kaius has a kind heart, Markus, and that, combined with his strength, will make him the kind of leader our pa
