Chapter 73. Maternal

“Princess Celene, You’re… alive…” Lady Madeline stuttered, staring at me in disbelief. We both were now in mine and Moriah’s room to avoid being seen by the guards or maids. I sat on top of my bed, and Lady Madeline sat on the edge beside me.

“Yes, my lady. I survived the forest of the damned and ended up in Sun-World, where I was captured and taken to Valtoria. Ever since I left Andreia, all I could think about was coming back to rule my people and fixing what my stepmother destroyed. Now I’m back, and the people of Andreia have rejected me. They’ve labeled me a criminal, and I fear there's nothing I can do to change that,” I replied with a downcast expression.

“So it’s true that you're here with Valtorians?” Lady Madeline asked.

“Just one: Moriah, but I promise you she is a good person and would never hurt anyone unless it was to protect us,” I answered, turning to the lady.

“I see… Has anyone else in the eastern city seen you and your Valtorian friend?” Sh