Princess Ana's Perspective
When Prince Rivers reached out to wipe a tear off my face, I felt frozen. But that feeling didn't last long because we had arrived. I quickly moved away from him, not wanting to seem too vulnerable. A part of me regretted showing so much emotion to him without receiving anything in return.
Avoiding his gaze, I kept my eyes on the ground. If I had looked around, I would have noticed that we were in the heart of his castle.
"Are you done?" His words surprised me, and I sniffed, replying, "Yes, I'm done…" But then I noticed what made his castle stand out. The lights in the room were adorned with shiny pearls, hanging low enough for me to touch. Unlike my pack's halls, which were filled with bustling activity, this hallway was calm and expansive. Instead of poli
