**Forefathers—Mattia Turzo**
"It's been a long time, princess."
Ember was slightly startled at that. It was one thing if this Draven man recognized her as a woman. That, she could understand. But to instantly recognize her as the Princess was disconcerting to say but the least.
She made a show of looking around her, as if searching for who he could be possibly referring to. "Are you talking to me?" She said, feigning ignorance.
He smiled—the sight yet again disconcerting while showcasing a rare boyish feature that otherwise had not been present while they played. Although the scar that cut across his eyebrows still glared at her nonetheless.
"Since you're out in disguise, I suppose you must have your reasons. Besides, it's been too long, so you wouldn't recognize me, your royal highness."
