{Third Person}
By the evening of the next day, the mages had already departed from the Werewolf Kingdom.
With their departure, the palace seemed to settle into a quieter rhythm, and perhaps because the recent tension had finally eased, King Sebastian decided to host a private family banquet in his own palace quarters.
Unlike the grand banquets held in the main hall, this dinner was strictly for the royal family and their spouses. It was meant to be intimate, relaxed, and above all, a celebration that Alexander had recovered.
Fortunately for Queen Lysandra, one person was absent.
The heavily pregnant concubine remained confined to her chambers under strict orders from the royal physicians and therefore could not attend.
To Lysandra, that was one less annoyance to tolerate.
By the time everyone had gathered, the dining hall in the King's palace was filled with an unusual warmth.
Zarek arrived with Julia. Rowan came with Yara. Princess Elowen was also present.
