The Royal Academy gates opened, and the royal grounds buzzed with life. Children ran about in playgroups, teenagers strolled in neat rows, all dressed in the elegant uniforms of the Royal Academy. Carriages pulled up one after another, each bearing noble families arriving for the start of the new academic year.
The first carriage opened with a soft creak, revealing Keal Edward and Princess Edeline. A moment later, another luxurious carriage arrived, and Ezekiel, Charles, and Cassandra stepped from it. Charles, ever the gentleman, offered his hand as Cassandra gracefully stepped down. Together, they walked toward the academy's grand entrance.
Suddenly, a group of younger girls ran up, giggling and waving.
"Hey, Cassandra! Come with us!" they called.
Cassandra turned to Charles, who gave her a gentle smile and nodded. "You can go," he said kindly.
Cassandra smiled back and joined the girls. As they skipped off, Ezekiel nudged Charles.
