The war continues for three years. Bozao, Ellen's kingdom was at loss. Many of their soldiers died in the battle and they were on the verge of losing the war, It was at this time Avalo decided to offer a bit of compromise and offer a trace that was to be sealed with a marriage

Of course, Bozao could decide to accept the trace or continue the war, but for a kingdom that was on the verge of losing. Accepting the trace was their only option.

They could not lose and have Avalo take over their kingdom. But in other to save their face King George asked the Avalo courier time to deliberate before giving their answer.

The Courier agreed and informed them that they had three days to send their answer and of course the bride has to be from the king's family. Since she would be married to their crown prince.

The royal court was silent for a long time after the courier from Avalo left. The royal council threw to a fist. They must act fast or lose their beloved kingdom.

On the bright side, peace will finally return to the land but the sacrifice was great. It was an open secret that the crown prince of Avalo is cursed.

Rumors have it that he encountered a witch at the age of twelve years. As of that time, the kingdom of Avalo was at war against the four mighty kings. The war was fierce but it was not a fair war as it was four against one. Avalo tried their best to hold up but they were losing.

So when the young prince met the powerful Witch he asked for the power to save his kingdom. The witch granted him his wish but it came with a price. Some rumors have it that he was turned into a beast, others said that he is a dragon cable of breathing literal fire.

Neither of these rumors was confirmed but one thing was clear the crown prince of Avalo was ruthless and vicious. He leads Amy at the age of twelve and won a war against four powerful kings. He has never lost a battle since then, Not even a surprise attack.

So everyone seated in the royal court knew that whichever princess was sent to the prince, Can be likened to a lamb led to the slaughter.

"your highness" a council member bow as he got up to speak. "I understand that this is a tough decision to make. But we all seated here know that we cannot defeat the cursed prince. Though sad we have no other option, but to dance to their tune. If we refuse and continue the war more people will die and we would lose at the end of the day. Once we lose the prince can still have our princess. That is if he does not throw them to his Amy of savages" the man stops talking and sat down.

All the council members nodded their heads in agreement with what Lord Bowon has said. Even the king helplessly nodded his head.

He could feel his heartache already for his daughter. He was not sure which one of them he could give up.

Princess Ellen was his gift of love and Princess Ema was also his bundle of joy. He felt his head hurt from the thought that he would have to sacrifice one of them.

"it is decided we would accept the trace from Avalo" king George's voice rang all through the courtroom.

The council members nodded their heads and breath in relief. "your highness which of the princess would be given?" Lord Tyler asked.

"I am yet to decide, I will pass the information across once I make up my mind" king George replied before he got up from his throne and walked away with a heavy heart.

A father should be happy when suitors came knocking on his door but even as a king he is forced to send his daughter into a dead zone.

He felt disappointed in himself because he could not protect his daughter. He walked straight to his study and summoned a guard to fetch the Queen.

A few moments later the Queen arrived at the king study.

"Your majesty sent for me" Queen Regina announced her presence and bow a little to the king.

"Sit," King George replied feeling his heart aching again.

The Queen saw the king's dilemma, after all, she has her ears in the courtroom and she was well aware of the tough decision they had to make. She already made her decision she just needed to find a way to convince the king about it.

There was no way on earth she will let her daughter get married to the cursed prince but it was not her decision to make. So she needed to convince the king.

She walked over to the chair and sat gracefully while acting ignorant of the current situation. The king took a deep breath and explained the situation to her. Although he knew he could make his decision without listening to her, he felt that since the decision had to do with their children he felt the need to let her have a say.

king George believes that his wife the Queen treated Ellen like her own daughter. Queen Regina bend her head and acted as if she was in deep thought.

"Your majesty is there no other way?" she finally spoke her voice broken and tears raining down her delicate cheek.

The king turned his head unable to look at the pitiful face of his Queen. He felt helpless.

"Oh my poor Ema she is so young how could she cope with the curse prince. She snob putting her plans in the next phase.

"What about my little Ellen, she has been so dedicated to this kingdom. Even if she acted bravely she is still a woman that needs to love" the queen continues with her sobbing. When one listens to her, it seems like she could not decide which daughter to let go of but she clearly hinted that Ema was weak and Ellen was brave.

The king patted his Queen's shoulders a little to comfort her.

Queen Regina cleaned her tears "what can I do I must lose a daughter. Ema Wil be so frighten. Ellen has been a great big sister always trying to shield her baby sister. How would they cope if they are separated" she stated crying the more.

After a while she clears her tears. "your majesty I can't make this decision, I will accept whatever decision you make" she stated like an obedient wife.

Of course, she knew she has sowed a seed and she was sure the king will pick Ellen. She already stated the fact that Ellen was the senior and should protect her baby sister.. Knowing the way her husband thinks, she was certain he will choose Ellen.