In the Beastkin Kingdom.
Royal Palace — Princess Ellyna's Bedroom.
A soft breeze flowed in from the open window, carrying the scent of blooming herbs from the royal garden below.
Princess Ellyna lay lazily on her grand bed, surrounded by silk cushions.
Her long tail swayed slowly, rhythmically, as she curled slightly around a small bundle of fabric—
Hazuki's clothes.
Ones she had "borrowed" before he left.
She sniffed it gently, her cheeks faintly flushed.
"Mmm~ still smells like him… even after all this time~"
She hugged it close, rolling once across the bed with a soft sigh.
"I wonder what Uncle is doing right now~" she muttered with a grin. "Probably getting lost again…"
Then her smile widened, smug.
"Tehe~ it's not like he could touch any other girl."
She pressed a finger to her lips. "Lucky me~"
Her fingers brushed over the necklace he gave her.
She held it gently, eyes softening.
