BEYOND HORIZONS

CHAPTER EIGHTEEN

As the sun rose over the kingdom, Alex greeted his friends with a wide smile, the excitement of the day ahead evident in his eyes.

"Good morning, my friends," he said cheerfully, his voice echoing through the hallway.

Martin yawned and stretched, still shaking off the last remnants of sleep. "Morning," he mumbled, his words muffled by another yawn.

Together, they made their way down the stairs to the dining hall, where a bustling scene greeted them. Among the familiar faces, they spotted some new ones, catching their interest.

"Good morning, travelers," the king greeted them warmly as they entered the room.

Returning the greeting, they exchanged pleasantries with the unfamiliar faces, curious about their story and their presence in the kingdom.

With a smile, the king turned to his family, introducing them one by one. "Allow me to introduce you to my beloved wife, and my daughter Mia, as well as our heir, Prince Leo. And of course, these is Alex and his friends."

Princess Mia's gaze li