Early the next morning, the entourage boarded the cog ship. Kyren, holding Anna's hand, walked along the wharf towards the vessel waiting for them. The princess had put on a hooded robe to protect herself from the cold breeze.
"Are you sure you want to do this?" the commander asked her for the last time before boarding, staring with a mixed expression.
He was worried that the journey would be too much for her.
"Yes, I am. I trust you will be with me till the end," she replied, eyes shining with determination.
The princess felt a lingering sense of nervousness and shivered slightly. Nevertheless, she was determined to conquer her fears and move past her traumatic experience.
She recognised this was a crucial opportunity to become a stronger and better person, not just for herself but also for her devoted husband.
