Queen Ilyndra held Selena close, her voice a soothing murmur as she comforted her daughter. "I'm so relieved you're home, my dear. Now, tell me about your time in the clutches of those detestable humans. How did you manage to escape?"
Selena's voice quivered as she recounted the ordeal. "It was a trying experience, Mother. I was taken from the Elven Kingdom by a human, Wang Jian, who demanded information about our Fountain of Essence. He was relentless, but I really didn't know anything about it. Over time, I... I had to do things I'm not proud of."
Queen Ilyndra's eyes filled with concern as she listened to her daughter's words. "What kind of things, Selena? You have nothing to be ashamed of. You were a prisoner, forced into a situation beyond your control."