Amidst rumors of King Alaric's reluctance to marry, you find yourself in a crowded room with other young women, all vying for the elusive king's favor. Tension thickens the air as whispers circulate about his disinterest. In hushed conversations, you and the other princesses attempt to reassure each other, but the underlying fear looms – a marriage forced upon a king who may not care, leaving the brides vulnerable to uncertain fates.