The FALLEN PRINCESS

The demon Kingdom glittered a crimson moon, black towers called from obsidian stretched high into the clouds while rivers of glowing red fire flowed beneath the royal palace.

Inside the palace ballroom, princess Anna Ravaryn stood near the towering crystal windows. She looked every bit of the dangerous royal, the Kingdom whispered about.

 Noble demons laugh too loudly, war generals boasted too proudly. And every single one of them stared at Anna when they thought she wasn't looking.

Some feared her, others envied her, most simply don't understand her.

“You could at least pretend to enjoy yourself," her stepbrother Lucien said as he approached.

Anna sipped her wine lazily.

“And ruin everyone's evening? I'd hate to disappoint the court.

Lucien smile tightened.

“ you know father expect you to attend tonight's ceremony."

“ I'm here aren't i.

“ your impossible."

Anna smirked

“That's what makes me memorable"

Lucien eyes darkened before he walked away.

Anna watched him disappeared into the crowd, she had never trusted him.

The royal guards entered carrying a massive black chest covered in glowing silver chains. Instant silence filled the hall.

The demon ban had arrived.

Anna expression hardened, the sacred relic was ancient, feared even among demons themselves. Legends claimed it possessed the power to erase demon blood entirely. Only the royal family could approach it, only the king could unlock it.

King zarath step forward “ we celebrate the strength of the demon Kingdom "

The crowd roared in approval, Anna remained silent. Not after her mother died, Lucien and verro entered the palace.

King Zarath placed his hand upon the chest. Silver flames spread across the ballroom.

The demon ban.

The air itself seemed to tremble around it. Anna felt something was wrong, then suddenly darkness swallowed the ballroom.

Screams erupted everywhere

“ stay calm" the king shouted.

A violent wave of energy burst through the room, the sliver chains around the relic snapped apart.

“ The relic is gone" someone screamed.

“Seal the palace, find the thief.”

Anna narrowed her eyes. This wasn't random someone had planned this. Before she could speak, Lucien's voice broked through the hall.

“She took it"

The room froze.

Lucien stood near the throne with fake disbelief painted in his face. Lucien pointed directly at Anna.

“She was standing closest to the relic before the attack."

Murmurs spread instantly, Anna laugh softly.

“That's your accusation? She asked lazily “you'll have to try harder."

“ She had always hated the council, she despised our tradition" Lucien said.

Anna's scarlet eyes flashed dangerously.

“Careful Lucien's" she said coldly “even lies should sound believable."

The king rose from his throne.

“ Anna," he thundered “tell the council where the relic is.

Anna stared at him in disbelief.

“You think I stole it?"

“The evidence speak for itself."

“There's no evidence"

A royal guard suddenly stepped forward holding a torn piece of crimson fabric. The exact color as Anna's gown.

“ we found this near the relic chamber."

The crowd erupted.

Anna understood everything, she has been framed. For one brief moment, hurt flickered through her eyes her father would rather believe a lie than trust her. The council elders began shouting over one another.

“She endangered the Kingdom!"

“ she should be imprisoned"

Anna slowly lifted her chin, her voice became deadly calm.

" None of you deserve my loyalty.

One elder stepped forward angrily

“Watch your tongue, girl."

Anna smiled without warmth.

“No. I'm done lowering my head for cowards.

The king face darkened

“You dare speak against the council?"

Anna took a step forward.

“You want a monster so badly," she spat coldly, “then maybe you deserve one."

Shock spread through the ballroom.

Lucien watch her carefully, and behind his victorious smile fear hid in his eyes. Despite everything Anna did not look defeated but dangerous

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