A month had passed since the troll attack, and we had continued to be attacked. Everyone was tired and many were angry and grieving. Some wanted to take the fight to them, but in doing so it would leave the palace unprotected, which meant they could get to Alexander. Something we were all fighting to prevent, because if they get him and perform the spell, it is all over. I wasn’t going to let that happen, no matter what it took. Alexander’s third birthday was just a week away, so was the blood moon. I had arranged a party for the children, though normally many adults would be there, adults with titles, because Alexander is a Prince. But it would be too dangerous to do such a thing during these times. A kid’s party was something I could pull off.
With all the ongoing attacks, the death to
