Alen's POV

Today, Prince Kral seemed somewhat nervous, although he didn't seem aware of how out of character he was behaving. In the three days leading up to the engagement ceremony, I had been busy with preparations and hardly had a good night's sleep. Yet whenever I went to discuss the details with Kral, he maintained an unusual level of energy. It was as if he hardly needed sleep.

Now, in Kral's reception room, Susanna, Bud, and I, along with some staff members, were reporting our progress.

"Your Highness, the preparations for the engagement ceremony are complete. I double-checked and finalized the guest list. All the nobles have received their...