Let's begin the trial

It had been a week since I returned to the human castle, my home. But despite being back in familiar surroundings, only one person occupied my thoughts: Aurelia. I missed her terribly.

The memories of our time together haunted me, making every moment apart feel like an eternity. But as the future queen of the humans, I had responsibilities that demanded my attention. I couldn't afford to wallow in my heartache, no matter how much I wanted to.

I stood in front of the mirror in my room, staring at the dark circles under my eyes. The past week had taken its toll on me. By day, I fulfilled my duties—attending meetings, managing affairs, and dealing with the endless demands of the court.

But by night, I couldn't stop the tears. The loneliness, the pain of separation from Aurelia, was almost unbearable.