Watching Her Leave

As the orchestra started playing the first melody, Kai and Lorelai stood in the middle of the dancing area, their dark, solemn demeanor was completely out of tune with the festive atmosphere surrounding them. 

The prince made the first move, pushing his sister's foot back and thus initiating the dance. He watched Lorelai's face frown in pain, but somehow, he enjoyed it. He had noticed it a while ago––despite her demure appearance and careful behavior, her wild, untamed side would still show through, and the only way to control her was with either violence or pain. 

Lorelai hated pain the most. But in this palace, she could never escape it. 

"I thought I had warned you before," he finally said once their bodies came closer in another dance move. "I told you not to get close to that animal."

The princess lowered her eyes, her lips trembled as she answered. "It was not my fault. He approached me first."

"What does he want with you then?"