Maria stood by the window, her heart heavy with worry as she watched Prince Ethan enter the room. She could see the pain and dejection in his eyes, and without a second thought, she rushed to his side.
"Ethan!" she exclaimed, her voice filled with concern as she threw her arms around him in a tight embrace. He held her close, his grip strong and desperate, as if seeking solace in her presence.
Maria pulled back slightly, looking up at him with searching eyes.
"What happened, Ethan? You look so troubled," she said softly, her heart aching for him.
He looked into her eyes, and for a moment, he hesitated. He knew he couldn't share the full truth with her, as it involved pack politics and his father's decisions. But he couldn't hold back the emotions that were swirling inside him any long
