Hold Me Tight

The atmosphere around the palace had become increasingly tense in the days following the intrusion. The heightened security measures were palpable, with a larger number of soldiers patrolling the grounds and rumors circulating throughout every nook and cranny of the palace. Despite their best efforts, nobody had been able to identify the intruder, leaving everyone to ponder about the looming threat.

Though it had only been a few days since Lili had last seen the Crown Prince, it felt like a lifetime. She had been informed that he was extremely busy, but she found solace in that because she didn't want to spend every waking moment in his company.

Feeling exhausted from the lack of stimulation due to the strict security measures implemented by Head General Ybarra, Lili lay down beneath a towering tree. She rested her head on her own arm and gazed up at the sparkling sky with its radiant shining stars.

"I'm so tired of all this," Lili murmured. "And it's all Head General Ybarra's fault."