Ulterior Motives

As everyone busied themselves with providing aid to the impoverished residents of the Winter court, Aurelia and her staff worked tirelessly to set up a makeshift kitchen and cook an abundance of delicious food to serve the hungry crowd. The aroma of hearty meals filled the air, providing warmth and comfort to those who looked weary and worn from their hardships. The residents, grateful for the gesture of goodwill, called out to others, drawing quite a crowd. 

Despite her focus on serving food to the gnarled and shaggy-looking winter Faeries, Islinda couldn't help but steal glances at Aldric from time to time. She noticed that she wasn't the only one whose gaze wandered to the dark Fae prince; Elena's eyes followed him as well.

Elena, skilled at maintaining appearances, attempted to redeem herself after her earlier outburst by assisting the Faeries with a kind demeanor, serving them with sweet smiles and offering soothing words.