Elena's heart raced as she sat up in the prince's bed, her mind swirling with a mix of confusion and fear. How had she ended up here? The last thing she remembered was fainting in the hallway after witnessing the gruesome scene with the guest.
As the memories flooded back, Elena's hands trembled as she smoothed out the sheets, her thoughts racing a mile a minute. She knew she needed to leave, to get as far away from the prince's chambers and his dangerous aura, but a nagging voice in the back of her mind urged her to stay and wait for him.
She glanced around the room, feeling like a trapped animal as she weighed her options. Should she wait for the prince to return and explain herself, or should she slip away quietly while she still had the chance? Either choice felt like stepping into a
