The air was heavy with grief as Aurora made her way to the funeral. Her trusted general, Marcus, had passed away under mysterious circumstances, and the entire kingdom was mourning his loss. But as she walked, she couldn't shake the feeling that something was not quite right.
As she took her place among the mourners, Aurora noticed that Marcus' wife, Lady Isabel, seemed more composed than she should be. Her eyes were dry, her face stoic, and there was something in her gaze that made Aurora uneasy. She decided to speak with her after the ceremony.
As the funeral ended and the mourners began to disperse, Aurora approached Lady Isabel. "My condolences," she said softly. "If there's anything I can do to help during this difficult time, please don't hesitate to ask."
"Thank you, Your Highness," Lady Isabel replied, her voice devoid of emotion. "But there is nothing that can be done. My husband is gone, and we must learn to live without him."