SIAN HAD JUST FINISHED TYING a belt around her waist when someone knocked on the door. Cat went to answer it and Sian checked her reflection again. The light blue dress made her blonde hair and blue eyes appear brighter. Pleased, she smiled at the reflection.

'WE'RE TO FOLLOW THIS MAN to the Great Hall,' I said when the others came to stand beside me.

'For breakfast and then to meet with the Lady Elena,' the page explained. 'And you can bring your dog. I will ...