Running out of time

 The door of the room was pushed open and an elderly woman dressed in black stepped out. Her hair was completely grey and her skin wrinkled. She had sharp eyes that spoke of experience. 

 The old lady glanced at Abrielle, and before the princess could even ask, she slowly shook her head. Abrielle's stomach churned, and her eyes stung. Her legs went weak in defeat and tears started pouring out. This can't be it 

 The lady slowly approached the princess, "I can't understand his condition. I have never seen such a curse before. It is not something of this world." She explained. Aurelius, who was watching silently, his heart squeezed uncomfortably. He didn't like to see Abrielle in the condition she was in. 

 "Is there really nothing you can do?" Aurelius asked, and Abrielle glanced up at the lady. Her eyes were glassy. Tears brimmed in them but they held slight hope. She hoped for a positive answer.