chapter fiveClose to The Palace was even lovelier than it had appeared in the distance.
In the front there were wrought-iron gates surmounted by a crown and every spike was tipped with gold.
Inside there were fountains with sculptured stone basins throwing iridescent rainbows up into the sky. The whole garden was an endless mass of brilliant flowers and shrubs against a background of trees.
As the carriage came to a standstill at a long flight of marble steps, the Crown Prince said,
“I expect my father will be waiting for you at the door.”
With an effort Zorina managed to flash him a smile, although she felt that there were a thousand butterflies fluttering in her breast.
Soldiers presented arms and she walked slowly beside the Crown Prince up the red-carpeted steps.
Because she was
