Invaluable

Juri couldn't believe what she was hearing; she just stood there gaping at Lenora in shock. She was still trying to come to terms with the death of Prince Juval.

The way it seemed like everyone at court had turned against her and the thought of having to get married again did not weigh heavily on her mind until now.

Wasn't she even allowed to grieve the loss of her beloved at her own pace?

Now, her life was changing again. Juri reminded herself that she had become a much more empowered woman, a far cry from the naive girl that boarded the ship. 

No longer would she allow other people to control or manipulate her life anymore. 

Here under the sea, she was now being sought by both men and womens because of her connections to Prince Juval.

Even though she was now a widow, she still had plans to maintain her newfound independence now it seemed like Queen Lenora was planning to be a hindrance and a pain in her side.