Past

Six months later:

"So, you've finally come out to join the party?" Rafe asked his brother, surprised, as he saw him step into the large ballroom in Petrovia.

Kael shook his head. "No, I'll be leaving soon. I'm just here to greet the envoy from Estania."

Rafael looked at Kael again, this time letting his worry show. Six months ago, Kael had suddenly returned home and thrown himself into work. At first, their parents were against his return, especially with all the rumors about him. But then they realized that their once rebellious son had changed a lot.

Instead of causing trouble and hanging out with the wrong crowd, always chasing the next thrill and single handedly keeping the gossip press in business, Kael had become completely focused on his work.