Forgotten princess

Previously

…The dream of the hidden garden, the regal crest – they felt more real now than ever. This path, fraught with danger and betrayal, was her path. “I am certain, Kael. This is not just about survival anymore. It’s about reclaiming what was lost, and that requires courage. And sometimes,” she added, a faint, determined smile touching her lips, “it requires us to walk directly into the lion’s den, to show the lion that we are not afraid.” She turned, ready to face the day, ready to face the consequences of betrayal, and ready to weave her own destiny from the threads of deception. The sting of betrayal had been sharp, but it had only served to sharpen her resolve.