Their entire delegation was confined to their rooms until Prince Layza arrived. The tension was palpable, and the atmosphere was thick with worry and fear. Once they had the privacy they desperately needed, Azriel immediately made his way towards Lora, but she stepped back, avoiding his touch, still trembling in shock and fear.
Azriel's heart ached seeing her like this. "What is the matter, my dove?" he asked gently.
Lora's eyes were wide, her voice barely above a whisper. "I'm scared, Azriel. I'm scared I might hurt you as well."
Azriel's brow furrowed with concern, but he insisted softly, "Please, Lora, try to calm down and explain to me, step by step, what actually happened in that room."
Lora took a deep breath, her hands shaking, and began recounting the events. She described the
