Chapter 92

**A Faint Whisper of Her**

*(Augustus' POV)*

It had been a while Laura vanished without a trace, and every hour felt like a lifetime. I stared out the window of my quarters, my hands clenched tightly behind my back. The golden hue of the evening sky did nothing to calm the restlessness gnawing at me. She had left without a word, and despite every effort, I was no closer to finding her.

John, one of my most trusted subordinates, stood a few feet away, waiting for me to speak. I’d summoned him hoping there would finally be some news.

“Any updates on her whereabouts?” I asked, my voice barely masking the frustration that had become a constant companion.

John shifted slightly, his eyes downcast. “The spies are still out there, searching every possible lead, but… no sign of her yet, Your Highness. They’re trying their best.”

I inhaled sharply, the familiar sting of disappointment settling deep in my chest. No sign of her yet. Those words had haunted me for weeks now. Each day, I’d wake u