*Adelaide*

I felt my shoulders sag as I made my way up to the palace.

It wasn’t that I didn’t enjoy the long hours I spent at Queen Lena’s school. On the contrary, I enjoyed it quite a bit. It was already very rewarding to go and see the bright, hopeful eyes of the students.

It was my calling to take over as the new dean of Queen Lena’s school. I knew it was my place and a great honor.

Still, I didn’t quite feel ready.

I wasn’t ready, ...