BANQUET

*****Flash back*****

Elena

A Royal Escape?

The moon hung low in the sky, casting a silver glow over the towering palace walls. the royal chambers, King Donald stood by the window, his cloak draped over one arm. Dark eyes flicked to me, who emerged from behind a folding screen in my new attire.

I wore a tomboyish outfit of loose trousers, a tunic tied at the waist, and a cap covering most of my cascading auburn hair. I looked nothing like the noble I was, though my elegance still ...