I was reluctant to start my day because I knew the moment I left the confines of my room, the chaos would start. But I was no coward. I was… I was to be Queen and neither Queen Lacey nor Queen Elizabeth let fear get the best of them.
They were strong and they were known to be strong.
My list of duties filtered through my remaining worries: Caine was not there, I had to check on his outpost. A briefing of a group of trackers to be sent around the borders. Preparations for the wedding and coronation. The paperwork that had to be double checked. The list was endless and I was glad for the distraction.
By the time I was ready for the day and staring at the door that kept me away from everything else, I knew I was stalling. The sun was already high above the sky and I'd already picked thr
