116 I will make her mine

Last Night.

It was a quiet night within the Empress's chamber, the stillness broken only by the soft rustle of curtains as everyone retired for the evening.

"Mother, I know you must have some knowledge about that slave," Princess Aqualina confronted her mother, her gaze intense as she watched the Empress in her nightgown, leaning on the bed.

"Aaahhhh..." The Empress let out a tired yawn before meeting her daughter's unwavering gaze. "Can we perhaps discuss this at a more opportune time, my dear?"

"Nope, we can't!" Princess replied firmly, determination evident in her tone.

"Sigh..." Empress sighed before looking at her daughter and said with a straight face, "I don't know"

Veins appeared on the Princess's forehead as she exclaimed, "Mother!"