The Pain

Leroi tossed and turned in bed, unable to fall asleep. The full moon's light shone through his window, illuminating his room. He sat up in bed and rubbed his eyes. He decided to take a stroll around the palace and clear his head.

As he walked through the corridors, he saw his fellow werewolf guards on duty. They acknowledged his presence with a bow. Leroi nodded in return and continued his walk. He felt restless and couldn't shake the feeling of discomfort.

Leroi peeped into Alana's room as he walked by, and he saw her doing her makeup. He checked his wristwatch and saw that it was already 1am. He was surprised to see Alana doing beauty makeup at such an odd hour. He felt curious and decided to walk into her room.

Alana was shocked and surprised to see Leroi standing at her door. "What are you doing here at this time of night, Your Highness?" she asked, trying to hide the nervousness in her voice.

"I could ask you the same question," Leroi replied with a smile. "Why are you doing your