" ...Awwn poor Hermione, all left bored and alone." Ketura mocks, on seeing me lie on the bed

"We had so much fun at the palace! Can you believe, I even danced with the crowned Prince Helios?!" She squeals, earning a prideful look from Grandmother who stood beside her.

"The palace? Fun? I don't understand..." I ask, faking ignorance

"Yes, Hermione. A Royal ball was organized specially at the palace for the youths, and that is because the crowned prince is of the opinion that his fated mate is from this kingdom." Ketura grins at me

"Wow! and nobody deemed it fit to tell me?" I ask, playing along

Grandmother...