Florian had no recollection of how he had escaped the royal palace—or even the northern tower. But now, he had to be the one to return unnoticed.
If anyone spotted him sneaking back in from outside, it would only add to the list of his so-called crimes, further branding him a danger. And that was the last thing he could afford—not when he was trying to prove otherwise.
As Florian leaped from wall to wall, roof to roof, a conversation drifted into his ears. He froze, crouching low, straining to catch every word.
"His Majesty hasn't said anything about them, but I'm sure they're here to intimidate us," one knight muttered. He was seated on the small steps outside the back entrance, his voice low but edged with tension.
