Bab 454: Twin Princesses

The carriage rocked gently as it rolled over the uneven road, but the silence inside was tense. Cassandra, the white-haired twin, glanced at her sister Alina with a mixture of affection and exasperation. Alina sat with her arms crossed, still visibly ruffled, staring out the window with her jaw set in stubborn frustration.

Cassandra cleared her throat softly, breaking the silence. "Sister," she began, her tone a mix of warmth and mild reproach, "you really should learn to behave more like a princess. What happened back there—" She shook her head, sighing. "You embarrassed us both… and yourself. And you didn't even thank them for saving us."

Alina's gaze shifted, her expression faltering as her sister's words sank in. She looked down, the flush of embarrassment creeping up her neck. "I… I know, Cass," she admitted, an awkward edge to her voice.