-Ladon-
I had caught her off guard. Perhaps she sensed the sincerity in my voice, realizing I wasn’t merely jesting. I was serious. She was a capable leader. In the camp where I had been held captive, people sought her out for advice, trusting her counsel without fear. She guided her group admirably, and they chose to stand by her.
Initially, I assumed it was because she possessed valuable information, which she still might, but upon my capture, I witnessed how at ease people were in her presence.
The thought of her being queen... I could envision it. She wouldn’t be detrimental to the realm. Despite any misguidance, I believed she genuinely sought what was best for the northerners. She was passionate about their rights and their welfare.
A commendable leader, I thought.
Yet she had l
