-Ashes-
I had spent the night in my own room, but sleep eluded me. It was only close to morning when I finally felt it creeping in, but then I remembered I had to get back to the princess. I quietly made my way to the door, poking my head out to check if anyone was around.
Seeing the coast was clear, I stepped out and closed the door softly behind me before heading down the long hallways. Fortunately, I didn’t have to go to another floor. The princess’s room and mine were on the same level, just at opposite ends of the palace.
As I walked, I encountered a few guards patrolling the area, forcing me to hide behind a wall until they passed. When they finally turned a corner, I emerged from the shadows and...
“Ashes?” My younger brother Ladon stood in front of me, studying me closely bef
