Lucille

The walk to the far wing of the palace was less solitary with the queen of Molave at my side. Together, we led a small parade through the corridors. The queen’s guard and mistress were never far from her side. Today’s journey required two guards, making me question why I’d visited earlier all by myself.

As we neared the apartments housing the princess, the queen slowed, motioned for those following to give us space, and ...