Her mind went blank as if someone had hit the pause button on her thoughts. Thoughts and words seemed to evaporate, leaving a peculiar silence that lingered for an eternity. The Beta gently guided her through an unfamiliar corridor, but after four minutes, she suddenly came to a halt. It was as if a switch had been flipped inside her mind.
Concern flickered across the Beta's face as he noticed her sudden stillness. Her brows furrowed deeply, and she released her grip on his arm, crossing her arms in front of her. Memories of her initial encounters with the king flooded her mind, recalling how he had introduced himself as Jean and treated her far from regally.
Raised in a world of grandeur and noble elegance, she couldn't help but feel like an outsider in this bewildering realm. Could she
