Maxine awoke to an empty room, her heart pounding with a mixture of relief and anxiety. The events of the previous night had been a whirlwind, and she had used her long-hidden healing powers to save the imperial prince's life. But now, he was gone, leaving behind only a faint trace of his presence.
Determined to make sense of what had happened, Maxine ordered a maid to clean the room. The bed was a grim reminder of the battle to save Prince Ivan, soaked in his blood.
She also took her bath and changed into a white dress.
As the maid diligently worked to erase the remnants of the life-threatening struggle, Maxine's mind raced with questions.
Where had the imperial prince gone? Had he recovered enough to leave on his own? Or had he been taken away?
However, Maxine shook her head, scolding herself why she had so much concern for the Imperial prince.
