"Ahem…" My uncle cleared his throat as he gave me a helpless smile. What? Did he expect me to mince my words after not only me and my brother were kidnapped but many others on top of that? I do not think so! "I will make sure it is settled. Bella, you have done a deed worthy of praise. As a father and not as a king, I truly thank you for bringing back my daughter safe and sound. But as a King, I must reward you. In three days' time, I will summon you to the castle for an official ceremony."
"Three days…." I turned and looked at my mother, who nodded to me. I then turned back to my uncle and nodded: "Then I will return in three days time, Your Majesty."
Princess Leslie tried to latch onto me once more, trying to make me stay in the castle with her, but I was able to escape by promising I would see her in three days' time. On the ride home, I sat next to my mother and father, leaning against my father as I closed my eyes.
