Chapter 54 Beneath the Gown of Silence

The palace of Akun had always carried whispers.

Even in its brightest days, when gold danced across the marble floors and the scent of roses filled the garden paths, the walls had a habit of listening. And remembering.

Now, those whispers grew teeth.

Princess Adepeju stood at the window of her late father's chamber, staring out across the wide c