The once vibrant air of celebration now hung heavy with anticipation, the joy of festivities replaced by a foreboding tension. News of the prince's impending punishment by the noble dragons cast a shadow over the palace, leaving its inhabitants on edge. Whispers echoed through the corridors, and anxious glances were exchanged among the courtiers.
Raavi found herself swept into the midst of this atmosphere, her days consumed by the duty of accompanying Sir Eldric, a task that bound her to his side wherever he roamed within the palace's grand halls. On this particular day, they found themselves seated in the palace garden, nibbling on snacks as they observed the tranquil dance of water in the fountain before them.
The garden, once a sanctuary of peace and beauty, now seemed tinged with mel
