The Sultan's Lost Locket

Previously

…The Advisor, accustomed to Ahmad's newfound decisiveness, nodded without question. "It shall be done, Your Highness." Ahmad watched as the sun climbed higher, painting the sky with hues of rose and gold. He was no longer the sheltered prince dreaming of escape. He was a Sultan, ready to embrace his destiny, a destiny intertwined with the vibrant pulse of his city and the unforgettable spirit of a merchant's daughter. The locket was safe, the curse broken, and his heart, finally, was free to love. The reign of Sultan Ahmad had truly begun.