|| Anastasia's POV ||
The decision weighed heavy on my heart as I stood before the press, their cameras flashing like relentless accusations. The grand hall, once adorned with the trappings of royalty, had become a stage for my abdication, a surrender of the title that had defined me. A palpable tension hung in the air as I prepared to address the world, my voice shaky with the burden of the choices that led to this moment.
"Ladies and gentlemen, esteemed members of the press, I stand before you today to announce a decision that comes with a heavy heart," I began, my eyes meeting the unyielding gaze of the cameras. "In light of recent events, and considering the concerns of my family and the people I am honored to serve, I have decided to voluntarily step down from my position as princes
