Proof of Loyalty

The Second Prince wore a heavy hooded cape that hid 'him' completely, covering his face while walking behind Prince Gutard. While going down an endless and suffocating path, Alexa was sure that she would regret having agreed with her father-in-law, as proof of her loyalty, in following him.

But she had no choice, did she? Although technically Prince Gutard didn't dare to kill her, as he would kill his own son, she didn't doubt that he could find ways to make her suffer. He didn't need to threaten her: a Witch Hunter of dubious morality like him would be satisfied only with the most convincing evidence of her sincerity.

The problem was that, of course, Alexa couldn't be honest.