Chapter 48: A tragic loss

As the rescue mission went on, Alexander and his loyal men, knew they had to escape the walls of Arondale before the other guards from the palace are alerted. But they weren't fast enough to get to the gates when some soldiers intercepted them,with both urgency and precision, the clash of swords and the echoes of battle filled the air.

Prince Alexander and his loyal companions fought valiantly, their determination driving them forward in their quest to liberate Isabella from her captors. One of his men arrived on a horse and he immediately handed over Isabella who was still unconscious to him, ordering his to escape through the gates, while they stay back and distract the soldiers.

Amidst the chaos, tragedy struck in an unforeseen twist of fate. In the midst of the skirmish, a moment of confusion ensued, leading to a heartbreaking mistake. Prince Daemon, Alexander's beloved brother and an integral part of the rescue mission, found himself caught in a crossfire. Prince Daemon who had