I could feel my frustration bubble back in me when nothing worked. Darkness covered me, and my eyes and mind opened to the world around us. I glanced toward my brother. He frowned, knowing it had failed. I gritted my teeth together, resisting the urge to cry. The Prince let my hand go. His shoulders relaxed. 

" You'll keep trying, even when you're alone," he said in more of an order. I gave him a small smile and nodded. My brother helped me up and hugged me. I pulled away from him. 

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