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Though Alexander was loved by all, in many ways he was still lonely. She was acquainted with loneliness as well. She had had more chances than anyone to really being a friend to Alexander, and all she had done was to treat him with spite. But why? The callouses around her heart started to soften, and she started to look deep within herself for answers. She wished she could apologize to him; to tell him how sorry she was for her actions; how sorry she was for hurting Lady, and to let him know she didn’t blame him for his actions against her. But she couldn’t bring herself to do it. Her pride would still not allow her to admit fault, thus her sorrow went unspoken, and what should have been said went unsaid. He would not look at her, but kept his eyes lowered and turned away. He bowed as he opened the door for her, making her wince. She felt Alexander should not be bowing to her, but she knew that was truly what was expected of him, as she was more nobly born than he was. He bowed again as she entered her room. “Ready yourself for the ball, Your Highness, and I will return. There is something I must do.” With that he disappeared down the darkened hall. She watched after him, then closed the door. She knew she must hurry, but the nagging in her heart slowed her every movement as she thought more deeply about her actions than she had in a long time. He had only addressed her as “Princess” and “Your 54