TAYLOR
The morning sun shone warmly in the big dining hall as breakfast ended. The sounds of spoons and forks clinking against plates and quiet conversations slowly faded away as we all went on with our day. Vladimir, as usual, went to his office to oversee the family's mining work.
I kept my eyes on him as he moved away from the breakfast table. Vladimir's daily job showed his commitment to the kingdom and its wealth. He was born into this world, a world of wealth, power, and privilege. His mother had raised him to be a formidable force, and he had seamlessly assumed her mantle.
I, on the other hand, didn't choose this life. It was like living in a fancy cage. Becoming queen was unexpected and unexpected. It felt like a different world I never thought I'd be in.
I was so deep in my t
