Emily returned to her city, her mind racing with thoughts of the alliance and the King's secret.
She knew that she had to be careful, that the King might be hiding something behind his smile and his oath.
As she entered the city, Emily was greeted by her advisors and her people.
They were eager to hear about the alliance and the King's intentions.
But Emily knew that she couldn't reveal the truth just yet.
She had to keep the King's secret hidden, at least for now.
"I've secured a good deal for our city," Emily said, her voice confident. "The King has sworn to work with us to stop the darkness, and to share his knowledge with us."
Her advisors nodded, their faces set with determination.
They were eager to work with the King and to stop the darkness that threatened their city.
But as Emily looked around at her advisors, she saw one face that stood out.
It was a young woman named Aria, who had been acting strangely for days.
