Laina knew she should not have agreed to the King's request. Against her better judgment, she accepted King Dante's invitation. He led her into an empty balcony. Stepping out, a light breeze whistled the background.
He guided her towards the railings and whispered to her, "Look up."
When she did, Laina smiled. The entire night sky looked as if it had been lit up by floating lanterns. It was filled with countless twinkling stars and a crescent moon that hung on the vast night sky.
Dante stole a glance at Laina. Seeing the bright smile on her face, brought a smile to his face. It had been a while since he felt this happy and relaxed. Laina reached her hand out towards the sky.
How she wished the stars were close enough for her to reach for them and grasp them in her palm. She glanced over to look at the King. She noticed him smiling.
"You sure know how to charm a princess, your majesty," she joked.
Dante was surprised by her comment, but he took it in stride.
