Even though Prince Yuri had come out of the dungeon. He was kept in a secluded room with his feet tied in silver chains. Ivanka didn't allow her pity to affect her logic. Although she was sad to see her brother being treated as a criminal — she couldn't take the risk.
Today, an old woman was ushered into Yuri's new room to be sacrificed. Ivanka checked the rest of his food and confirmed that this time Yuri drank blood in a more civilized manner. Even though the old woman lost her life, her body was still intact. There was no blood left, but no neck or broken bones. That was a good sign, meaning that Yuri was almost cured.
Valerie heard from Ivanka that her father King Dimitri made a bet with his daughter. If she could heal Yuri with her own abilities, then king Dimitri would acquit him of all charges. Meaning, the king would ignore the fact that Yuri had once joined the rebels and was willing to accept him as crown prince.
