The Palace was in chaos when Arabella returned, walking swiftly past the guards at the gates as they stared at her in shocked silence. They eventually pulled themselves together, with one running to catch up with Arabella and the other presumably to tell the others that she had returned.
“Your Highness! We are so happy you are back, are you alright?” The guard asked, walking next to the Princess as she strode forward.
“Yes, yes. Quite alright. Could you tell me where the Prince is, please?” Arabella asked.
“They are in the throne room, Your Highness. Let me take you there.”
He directed her into the Palace, through the long corridors where servants stopped to stare at the returning Princess in surprise. They soon arrived at the entrance of the throne room, the guard turning to briefl
