We entered the Autumn Kingdom the next day. Slowly the snow faded, and colourful leaves swirled around our feet. As Talon had told us, we were heading for the Castle of the King and Queen of Autumn, Reandrian, and Raveena. Their home stood in amongst the beautiful oak and spruce trees, scenic streams, and breathtaking forest waterfalls. We were greeted and welcomed warmly, taken under the Autumn Kingdom's protection. Valentin and the Autumn royal couple had no love lost between them, and they eyed Talon with knowledgeable eyes. I assumed they knew who he was too. In a remarkable turn of events, our horses were found nearby and brought to the stables. My heart sank when I saw Pumpkin among them. Talon placed a gentle arm around my shoulders and said Poe was probably alright, she let the hor
