"Colin, what are you doing out here?" Prince Henry's voice carried a tone of urgency as he strode across the hall, his voice echoing. Colin emerged from Princess Helena's room, his face etched with uncertainty.
Colin stood in silence, unsure of how to respond. Before he could muster an answer, Prince Henry barged into Princess Helena's room without any prior warning. Princess Helena, standing before her dressing table, cast a somber glance at both men. Her mood was far from talkative, especially after Colin's refusal to take her virginity. What kind of fate had befallen her? In a matter of hours, she would officially become the wife of a demon, a destiny she couldn't fathom.
"Helena?" Prince Henry addressed his sister, his tone softening significantly as he spoke her name.
Princess Helena blinked languidly in response.
