The King's Leverage.

A guard rushed to the king in haste as the party went on. The visitors were starting to notice the failure of the princess to turn up and the whole kingdom was in wait.

"The princess is confirmed missing," He said and swallowed.

Henry pushed through the double doors to the boudoir. Looking around wildly.

His breathing increased, he felt like he was going to go insane. How did things spiral from here so quickly? How did he lose sight of his only begotten daughter?

"She must be found. Search_everywhere!" He swung his arm and his robe swivelled.

The guard bowed. "Yes your Majesty" With his staff, he jogged to the entry leaving them alone.

Irene was in tears when she sat down on the bed hugging her arms.

He settled down and encircled her shoulders.

"Not my Jocelyn, not my poor baby girl" She sobbed shaking her head.

He quickly brushed her tears. "Irene my dear" He patted her face. "Don't fret"

"This cannot be, I saw her leave, we both did" She quivered.

"Be strong. They'll find her, I'll make sure of it.