Princess Jocelyn returns to the kingdom with her husband, Prince Emmett of Myrraveth, stirring excitement among the court who admire their powerful alliance and anticipate Jocelyn's rise as a dominant queen. Meanwhile, a hostile elder disparages Jocelyn's sister Lainey, presumed dead among barbarians, igniting heated tensions. Upon arrival, Jocelyn faces scorn from nobles mocking the barbarian prince's rough manners and lack of royal luxuries, contrasting sharply with their own opulence. Despite the court's condescension, Prince Emmett remains composed as he is invited inside, foreshadowing the unfolding political complexities between the kingdoms.