Chapter 37: The alliance

Princess Isabella entered King Fredrick's chambers, her heart pounding with anticipation. She had been summoned by her father,in the middle of the night, unsure of what awaited her behind the grand doors. As she stepped into the room, she found King Fredrick sitting at his ornate desk, a solemn expression on his face.

"Father, you called for me,hope all is well" Isabella spoke with a mixture of curiosity and apprehension. She knew how down the king had been ever since her mother died, his maids had reported of his steady nightmares and how restless he had been, which even led to calling the royal physician on a daily basis.

King Fredrick looked up from the documents on his desk and motioned for Isabella to approach. With a gentle sigh, he gestured to a chair across from him. "Please, have a seat, my dear."

Isabella obliged, taking a seat while studying her father's face for any hint of what was to come. The room was filled with an air of tension, and she couldn't help but feel a knot