As Julian made his way towards the castle, sensing the turmoil outside, a couple emerged from the shadows, dressed in fine noble attire.
The man exuded an air of arrogance, while the woman, his companion, held herself with grace. Both were clearly of high rank.
Rose's expression immediately stiffened at the sight of them. She recognized them instantly—her uncle and aunt. Their cold and calculating eyes never looked at her with anything but disdain.
The memories of her family's fall were all too fresh in her mind, and their appearance here, at this moment, only fueled the bitterness and anger she had long tried to suppress.
Julian sensed the shift in Rose's demeanor and turned his gaze towards the couple. His face remained unreadable, but his aura still crackled with three energies. He knew who they were, and he could already sense the tension rising in the air.