Before, Eleana always makes some time to read stories for the children whenever the yearly festivity is held in the castle. But now, she can't deem herself to face them with her state—so broken. Because the Princess they knew were composed and perfect. Though not so perfect now that she failed to Ascend, not so composed because she is shaking extremely as she walks out of the banquet, her breathing labored as she controls her tears from falling.
There was a group of Ascended with Jacin, laughing as she makes her way to them. There was no other way but to go to them since it was the exit near her. She just can't wait to get away from there. Two hours of pretending—smiling and forcing herself to socialize—are enough.
Her people have been nothing but too joyous with the news and so high wi
