"Are you feeling sick, Your Highness?" one of my court ladies asked when I didn't leave my bed yet. "No. Just a minute." Truth is, I feel like my body is so heavy that's why I don't want to get up. Probably because of the journey. Or maybe due to the stress I've went through last night thinking of how I would say to Demitri and his family that I will leave. At the end, I couldn't think of a strong alibi."How is the Her Majesty? Did you hear any news?" I asked while I'm in front of the huge mirror and the court ladies are assisting me in wearing all the necessary layers of clothes which is a burden to every living lady."We heard that she is already awake and is now doing well, Your Highness."I sighed in relief. My soul can now finally have its peace knowing that the queen is safe from the dangerous poison. To know that is enough for me even though no one will know what sacrifice I have to make. At least I know that I did what is right and could benefit everyone."How about the culp

'If you want to know who is behind this, you should start asking yourself who hates you,' Raja talked in my mind.Who hates me? I don't know. In this palace, I'm only interacting with my court ladies, Demitri, the princes and the queen and king.'One who has motive to take you down. He or she must have the power since he or she can control some people.'I thought about it thoroughly. But moments passed and I still don't have any suspect in mind.'Why would someone want me out of the picture, anyway? I'm not an important person–''Of course, you are. You are chosen to be the crown princess, may I remind you.'My eyes narrowed.Wait. Someone who hates me... someone who has power... crown princess. Why do I feel like this is leading me to something?'It must be one of the ladies who were chosen at the ball,' Raja said and that lighted up something in my mind. 'She must have wanted the crown princess' throne so bad, so she ordered someone to frame you up in order for you to be executed fo

'You mean you already have several masters before me?''No. You are my master for my whole life time. Once I'm not a dragon spirit anymore and can show myself physically, I will be tied to you in life and death, which means that if you die, I will die as well.'I sighed in relief. 'Thank the Heavens you are still a dragon spirit. I don't want you to die because of me, you know that. Raja, if ever I will die today, I do hope that you would still remember me in your next life even if you already have another master.''I won't let you die, my lady,' he said in a hard, velvety voice.I smiled bitterly. 'If this is my fate, none of us can do about it, Raja. I don't want to cause further chaos in this kingdom so it is better that I'm gone.'He growled. 'And you will just give up like that? What about your main goal? What about your father? You still need to find him. You still need to know the truth behind your identity. You still need to know why your mother never told you anything about y

The wind blew as the old lady chanted words I'm not familiar with while holding the magical mirror. All were silent, waiting for the truth to prevail.Demitri went beside me and glanced at Raja. Although it was obvious that he has questions in mind, he didn't say anything and just held my hand as we faced together the mirror of the past."Oh, magical mirror of the past, posession of the great Queen Lynea of the ancient witch empire, grant us our wish! Show us who were the culprits behind the poisoning of Solterra's Queen Romina!" the old lady said while eyes were closed.All were astounded when the next moment, the real event was shown. First in the sequence of events shown was Lady Lilian giving Monroe Levitsky two small black bottles with black lid, exactly the same as the one found in my bedroom. Next shown was Matt Monroe sneeking to my room and putting the bottle on my belongings. The townspeople and the king especially, looked very shocked of what they have seen. They all knew t

'You know what, even if I hate you for throwing your life like this, I still pity your situation and I can't help but be worried. You are back to being alone again,' Raja said while we are in the running coach far away from the kingdom of Solterra.His Majesty helped me to leave the palace without anyone knowing. He gave me a coach and many food so I have something to eat along my journey. He may be had me almost killed, but he has a golden heart willing to help. I'm very thankful to the king.'Who says I'm alone? I'm not alone, Raja. I have you,' I said.'How heart fluttering that is, my lady.''Indeed?''Indeed.'I shook my head and smiled bitterly. If this is my fate, then who am I to change it? I should just stop thinking about Demitri and Solterra. If I would train myself to care less about all that happened there, it would be less painful to me. After all, starting from now, I could never taste that kind of home again. I have to face it. To fully accept no matter how painful it