A DAY HAD PASSED since that eventful night. Carmelita had grown accustomed to the palace halls. She even committed to memorizing the designated rooms for her and her parents. The palace had enormous rooms with different themes for decor. Each one was well thought out. Somehow, she became so fascinated that she just went exploring the whole day.
Time had become slow after she stepped foot in the palace. It turned out that they suspended the entire place in another realm. One day within the realm meant two hours back in Madrid. It seemed like a lifetime ago, but in reality, she had spent a few hours in the realm. Her mind exploded. She thought her kingdom was unique with the time difference, but it was normal with all mythical creatures.
Although nothing made sense as the people inside the
