rincess Kamara had gone to sleep when she was awakened and given the message about the King's summon.

Her heart flew right out of her chest. She knows that she has exhausted her luck and it's time to perform her duties.

Tears prickled the back of her eyes.

She got up and put on her robes. She made her way out of her chambers and started towards the King's Chambers.

It's well past midnight, she bypassed sleeping guards and a few guards on ...