Blood
Generally, the nights were never so silent at the border. The soldiers usually spar, sing, and play music to keep themselves awake and push through the long night. the night was eerily filled with the creaking noises of the nocturnal insects and birds of night. The soldiers and patrolling guards voluntarily didn't make noise so that Princess Alora could rest.
"Ahh…"
Suddenly there was a shriek from the manor alarming everyone who heard it.
The guards at the door of Alora's chambers burst inside. The guards who were stationed in the hallway forgot the flour sprinkled on the floor and rushed to the door.
Arihan felt his heart jump to his throat hearing Alora. By the time others could even turn around at the manor, he disappeared from there and appeared in Alora's chambers.