The Longest Night

"Sophie." Iria Alewine called the young cousin of Crown Prince Arin who was sitting alone on a bench in one corner of the ground.

The Commander was on her way back to the tent when she spotted the girl from afar. She just wanted to check on her as she was all alone. It had been a while since the feast was over and the Crown Prince was back to his father's side, dealing with some important matters.

Sophie Lamiya stood up and smiled at the sight of her cousin's wife. "Your Highness."

"Why are you here alone?" Iria asked Sophie.

Sophie Lamiya nervously pressed her fingers together when she said, "I heard that the sword fighting will start tomorrow. I'm just worried."

"The Crown Prince?"