“No – It’s just –“ He had reason to think it was a joke. “It is not a joke,” I answered firmly. If I did not say it now, it may take me another month to work up the courage to and I wanted him to know how I felt because who knew what the future had in store for us? Life was too short to waste time s

“I am sorry but my mother has been sick for a while and I want to visit her.” Sabrina knelt before me as she sobbed. “The head maid says I need to put in a notice before I leave but I know Your Majesty will understand. My mother – If I wait even another day, she may – she may –“ She reached forward

“Mary was in charge of training me when I entered the palace as a maid so I trust she will guide you well. I expect you to respect her as disrespecting her would be the same as disrespecting me.” I admonished the five girls gathered in my office with Mary behind them. “Yes, Your Majesty,” the girls

There were snide comments here and there, from how awful the king’s birthday banquet was, to how the refreshments being served were subpar. Grace commented that she had better in her ‘village pack,’ her words, not mine. Avery, a fashion designer, nitpicked my dress. It looked cheap, it was unflatter

*Killian* “I was thinking of something,” Orion busied himself with arranging my desk – in reality, he was making a mess while avoiding my gaze. “Sit down and stop making a mess.” I snatched a file from his grip. “Why are you suddenly nervous?” He perched on his seat. “This may be the last thing y