“My mind is my weapon. A mind needs books as a sword needs a whetstone, if it is to keep its edge.”
"Princess Katerina! Princess Katerina!"
The frantic cries of the guard tore Katerina from the thoughts of her being pinned against the wall in Zachary's arms an hour ago. Listening to the guard, the door of the adjoining room was opened, revealing Zachary.
Katerina wrenched her gaze away from her personal guard and whirled around, just in time to see a soldier skidding to a halt in the doorframe.
"What is it?" She demanded.
"Your royal highness, the courtyard is on fire and it's spreading towards the main foyer!"
"What?" Katerina's mouth fell open. This didn't make any sense. "But, everything was fine in the morning. How did that happen?"
The soldier nodded. "Yes, Princess. And the t
