Alena sat up on the bed in her room and rubbed her eyes trying to get rid of the heavy feeling that plagued her mind. She sighed deeply and got out of bed to look at herself in the mirror that hung from the wall behind her. It had been a week since she had returned from her journey with James and although it wasn't exactly an adventure, it was one filled with new experiences for both of them.

Alena felt like a whole different person now after traveling with the King and seeing how much power he had over people. He made her feel safe and warm inside and...