The morning sun filled the room with its golden light as Ronan and Aurelia sat in the parlor of Lady Valtoria's manor in the capital.
Across from them, Lady Seraphina Valtoria sat with her hands folded in her lap. She looked calm, but her eyes showed how thankful she was. Cedric sat beside her, gripping the edge of his chair tightly, as if bracing for something big.
For a minute, no one said a word. Then Seraphina finally broke the silence, speaking in a calm voice that was full of emotion. "I don't know how to thank you," she said. "You didn't just protect my son and me; you also destroyed Viscount Dremoor's web of lies. Because of you, justice was served, and peace has returned to my home.
Ronan bowed his head slightly. His tone was steady. "We only did the job we were hired for. Protecting you and your son was part of that."
Aurelia leaned forward, smiling. "Come on, Lady Valtoria, we did for what you hire us for."