Ezmeralda POV:
My mother cleared her throat next to me. She was wearing a sleek black sparkling dress with her hair pinned back. The dress was floor length and showed off the curves she still has for being 102. I noticed she had on a mini tiara, so that everyone would know that even though she is not the reigning Queen, she is still the Queen Mother and entitled to the privileges and respect that come with her title. Slowly we all started moving towards the royal lands. We rode in silence, which allowed my thoughts to drift. I spoke with Talon earlier today but haven’t heard anything since. I was a little sad that they couldn’t make it tonight, but I understood. We stopped briefly at the borderline when I noticed a large red carpet that was lined with lights leading up to the castle.
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