-Rivanna-
My head throbbed painfully when I woke up, and my body felt utterly depleted. It seemed like I could barely move as I slowly regained consciousness, and for the first time, the sun and I weren’t on good terms.
Its rays pierced my sensitive eyes, and I had to blink rapidly a few times to summon the strength to keep them open. Finally, when I managed to do so, I found myself gazing up at the lofty treetops. I was still in the woods?
I felt disoriented as I gradually turned my head to assess my surroundings, but I quickly noticed the prince nearby. He held something in his hands, his expression fraught with betrayal.
Initially, I couldn’t discern what had captured his attention, but then I recognized the herbs I needed to concoct my medicine. Why was he fixating on them?
I groa
