Chapter 84

Lucas' POV:

It's been over two months since Veronica's disappearance which led to my coronation as the crowned prince and the heir to the throne. The search for Veronica has been long forgotten as each day brings nothing but futile results. The king slowly began to detach from everyone. He'd spend hours alone in his grand study and only come out during breakfast or dinner. I began handling most political affairs of the palace and even though it made me feel happy and fulfilled, a part of me still misses my father's presence.

The once vibrant corridors now echoed with a melancholic silence, as if mourning the absence of their beloved princess. The palace servants moved about their tasks with subdued steps, their faces etched with sorrow and regret.

Lost in a sea of guilt and regret, I roamed the hallway, my footsteps echoing against the marble floors. My mind was consumed by thoughts of Veronica, haunted by the realization that my actions had played a part in her desperate escape. The