Before the Bells Ring
Dedication
For my first reader.
The one who stepped into my worlds before anyone else did.
Thank you for every piece of advice, every honest thought, every conversation, and every moment of encouragement that helped these pages become what they are.
You have watched characters rise, fall, and make questionable decisions... especially the ones you somehow end up defending. I am still suspicious of your loyalty toward certain villains.
This book is for you, because every kingdom needs someone who believes in its stories before the gates ever open.
