Kaius shrugged lightly, his expression easing into a small smile. “He was already asleep when I got there. I left the deed on the table for him to find later.”
Kaia nodded approvingly, her keen eyes studying her son. “That was thoughtful of you. You’ve grown into such a considerate young man, Kaius. Walk with me,” she added, motioning for him to follow her down the corridor.
Kaius fell into step beside her, their movements quiet in the hospital’s hushed atmosphere. After a few moments of walking in silence, Kaia spoke again, her voice filled with a mother’s pride. “I don’t tell you this often enough, but I’m incredibly proud of you. You’re not just growing into your role as a leader, but as a compassionate individual. That’s what truly makes a king.”
Her words touched him, but they also
