Chapter 6

Back in the royal capital for nearly a month, Vincent felt a persistent weariness that drained all joy from his days.

Though the king had cleared his name of the old treason charges and restored his former rank, the honors and status he once craved now felt hollow in his grasp.

For some reason he couldn't explain, he just couldn't bring himself to feel happy.

While bent over official documents, his mind kept drifting to those days in Wells Town—the humble cottage, the warm ale, and the peasant girl with bright eyes who always hovered near him.

Annabelle pressed him…