"As the Prince stirred from his slumber, the Second Princess kept a steadfast vigil by his side. The healers gasped in awe at the miraculous recovery, marveling at the spellbinding magic that had brought him back from the brink. Eager to share the secrets of their family's blessing, the Prince's kin regaled the Second Princess with tales of its origins and workings, weaving a tapestry of wonder and enchantment.
As the First Princess and the Crown Prince divulged their role in nurturing her bond with the Prince, the Second Princess comprehended their intentions. Yet, even as the veil parted, revealing their noble efforts, her heart ached with a sense of betrayal. The First Princess, her own flesh and blood, had concealed such a vital truth, and the wound it left behind pierced deeper than any other.
