I gaze outside the window, admiring how the gentle breeze carries fallen leaves from one place to another. Nature is full of beauty.
The doors swing open as Royal Guards drag a girl to the foot of my throne. I study her animalistic-features with a look of surprise. If I remember correctly, the scrolls I studied back when I was still a princess mentioned a species called ‘Hybrid’. It was merely a myth—a bedtime story nobles would tell their children before they’d go to sleep.
Curiosity shifts to concern when I see the dark bruises marring her skin.
“What’ve you done to this girl? I demand you unhand her this instant.”
Stepping off my throne, I reach out to unlatch the muzzle around her mouth.
“This is absurd and unnecessary!”
Guard:”Your Majesty, wait!—“