Inside the warship, the princess sat in a small but well-appointed room, her mind a whirlwind of thoughts.
She had been given a moment of respite after her arrival, but as the ship hummed through space, her nerves were taut.
The journey had been long and filled with uncertainty, but she was finally about to meet Lawrence Demerin, Athena's older brother.
The weight of her fake identity felt heavier now that she was closer to her goal, and her pulse quickened with both anticipation and fear.
She had always heard stories about Lawrence, he was a man of action, brilliant in both strategy and execution.
He was a general known for his unwavering resolve and focus. The princess was certain he would be able to help her, but she had one pressing concern, her true identity.
Though she had been traveling under the name of the Jericho family, it was only a matter of time before Lawrence might discover the truth. She couldn't afford to let her guard down.
