Back in the castle, Maya lay curled up in bed, feeling completely drained. Her throat was sore from all the crying, and her face, once radiant and beautiful, was now swollen and red. The emotional storm of the last few days had already taken its toll along with today’s events, but as if the universe wanted to pile on even more misery, her period had arrived. Her body ached with cramps, and the added discomfort made her feel even more fragile. She shivered under the duvet, wrapping it tighter around her as if it could protect her from the world outside.
The betrayal from her family, especially Kaian, haunted her mind. She couldn’t comprehend it. How had things gone so wrong in such a short time? Her parents had always been loving, supportive, and understanding, but now it felt like they ha
