*Daphne*

I was thunderstruck by my mother’s revelation. So many questions ran through my head and so many more things began to make sense–like why she hadn’t been able to heal Rhys.

The next few weeks were stressful. My parents and I discussed what to do about the predicament in the kingdom and about what would be best for keeping me safe. I hardly had time to think about my birthday until the night before when I went to bed.

“We will announce your ...