The Missing King

As days turned into weeks, the absence of Liam cast a heavy shadow over the palace. Bloom's worry deepened with every passing moment, her heart heavy with a mixture of fear and longing. She had returned to the palace with a glimmer of hope, hoping to reunite with Liam and find solace in his arms. But the reality was starkly different, and the uncertainty gnawed at her like a relentless ache.

The palace, once bustling with activity, now felt eerily quiet. The usual sounds of laughter and footsteps were replaced with an unsettling stillness that hung in the air. Even the guards wore somber expressions, their eyes scanning the horizon for any sign of their missing alpha.

Bloom stood by the window of her small room, gazing out at the expansive courtyard below. Her thoughts were a tumultuous storm, each passing day bringing a new wave of emotions. She had missed Liam deeply, and the void he left was becoming unbearable. Questions swirled in her mind – where was he? Was he safe? And most im