Preparations

|Princess Zoey’s Point Of View|

I look down at Micah with wide eyes. He drops his sword and keeps his palms on the ground.

"I know I have... ruined all the plans and put many lives at stake. I admit I am at fault, and I will take all responsibility. I believe there's still a chance- a chance we can get help and mend this. I will- gladly leave if it means Princess's life won't be in danger." he says.

"What the hell are you saying?!" I ask Micah who's a shithead! I get down in front of him and shake him by his shoulders. I want to bring him back to his senses and say that he won't leave me, no matter what. "Come back to your damn senses, idiot!"

Father leaves amid all that, and tears stream down Micah's eyes.

"I just- realised I've a-always been the reason for all this, y-your highness." he pulls me into a hug and cries out. I've never seen him this way that I feel my heart aching at the sight, and I embrace him.

"Are you giving up on me?" I ask.

I feel him shake his head.

"Then