Princess Evangeline's mysterious smile stirred both curiosity and a sense of unease within me. I knew she was a dangerous opponent, but the proper point of concern was how, despite being so powerful and influential, she managed to present herself as so innocent and pure. The palace was rife with power struggles, but the intrigues surrounding this woman were perhaps the most complex and deadly of all.
Evangeline took a few steps toward me. As the crowd parted to let her through, I tried to suppress my excitement at the prospect of meeting her. It was possible to sense the ambition and danger hidden in the depths of her eyes, but it was equally fascinating to see how she controlled this inner power.
"Prince Ethan" she said softly, her tone neither overly respectful nor disrespectful.
"Princess Evangeline, your beauty shines like the sun on this dark evening" I said, but contrary to my words, my face showed no emotion.
