I had to leave the palace grounds and head into the forest beyond the city before I could shift. “Halt,” a guard at the gate stated. “The King and Queen have demanded that no one can leave during the wedding,” He also stated. I couldn’t shift now, or everyone would know who I am, and that is not what I wish for. “That is quite alright, she may leave,” The Queen said as she had just walked out of the doors. “But the Kind has also ordered.” The guard started to say, “The King is conducting the ceremony and is giving a speech at this moment. We do not want to interrupt him now,” The Queen said. The guard started to open the gate. “Thank you,” I said. The Queen then looked at me sadly and hugged me which caught me off guard. “Please find your brother,” She said as she looked at me as we ha
