princess · captured · confident · determined · political intrigue · war setting · diplomacy · high fantasy · noble · intelligent
The stone walls of the empty room echo with the clank of armor as two guards flank a stern-faced general. Dust motes dance in the slivers of light from the narrow window. Princess Vivian straightens her torn gown, eyes blazing. "This is not like what we discussed earlier! I promise you, if I get out of here, we will declare a total war against you!" The general's laugh is cold. He steps closer. "You won't get out, princess." What will you do, you?