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Queen Camille's POVI went to the King's chamber after Lady Kay told me His Majesty had requested my audience."Your Majesty," I greeted respectfully.I took the chair across from where the King was seated. He held a small cup of wine, sipping slowly before looking at me."The reason I called you is that the court ministers and the villagers across our kingdom have been sending letters demanding the appointment of a Crown Prince," His Majesty said.I remained quiet."You know our custom. Any prince who is to be appointed Crown Prince must have a fiancée before the appointment can be made. Neither of the princes has one."He set the cup down."I want you to summon both princes and discuss this with them. I'm giving them three months to present their fiancées. After that, the court ministers and I will decide who is worthy of becoming Crown Prince."My heart skipped.Three months.That wasn't much time."As you wish, Your Majesty," I replied, and rose to take my leave.I had barely take

Pavan POVI went to the bathroom, only to find the maid who'd served me tea earlier quietly cleaning it. She didn't notice me at first, then turned and saw me."Oh, Your Highness," she greeted, bowing her head at once."What are you doing in my room?" I asked, my expression cold."You... you told me to come back and clean the room earlier," she said, her voice slightly unsteady."Why did you move the frame? Did Lady Salaza never tell you no maid is allowed to touch my things without permission?" I asked, my voice sharp."She told us, Your Highness, but I thought that was the better place for it. I'm sorry," she replied, keeping her head bowed.I studied her for a moment.This was the first time a maid had spoken to me like this. Nervous, yes, but not trembling the way the others did whenever I raised my voice.There was something different about her.I didn't know what to do with that. Maybe I should have shouted, but for some reason, I didn't feel like it."You can leave. Your servic

Knight POVThe courtroom door stood wide open for me. I entered, walking in with purpose, to find all the ministers standing while Father sat on the throne, waiting for me with obvious anticipation."Your Majesty," I greeted with a bow."How was your journey to Thornwick Village? What of the deal?" Father asked, worry in his voice."The journey wasn't easy, but I managed to convince King Cedric. He's agreed to partner with us — on one condition, Your Majesty," I replied, bowing slightly."Which is?" Brandon, the minister in charge of food, asked."King Cedric wants weapons in exchange for a rice supply," I replied."Why would King Cedric want weapons when there's gold and other things he could ask for?" Minister Cidarius objected — the minister in charge of weapon supplies, and Pavan's grandfather."We have plenty of weapons, and merchants supply us more besides. I think it's worth agreeing to. King Cedric is only asking for what his kingdom lacks," Minister Iris, the Minister of Heal

Anna POVHe was cut off when the maid at the chamber door announced, "Your Highness, Demille is asking for your audience.""Let him in," he said.I stood quietly where I was.Demille entered and bowed. "Your Highness."Prince Pavan returned to his chair and sat down."You can leave," he told me. "Come back and clean the room when I'm done.""Yes, Your Highness."I bowed and turned to go, and for a brief moment my eyes met Demille's. We stared at each other for a second before I looked away, took my leave, and walked out.Demille POVI entered Prince Pavan's chamber.I was about to step in when the two maids stationed at the door stopped me — a maid was already with him.I wondered why I hadn't heard him shouting as usual. He'd made everyone around him so wary that even the maids were always careful in his presence.One of the maids announced me, and I was told to enter.I stepped inside and found Prince Pavan with the new maid standing before him. She looked half scared. A moment late

Knight POVI was staying as a guest at King Cedric Thornhelm's palace in Thornwick Village when Garrick, my right-hand man, entered the room."My prince," he greeted with a slight bow."Any news?""King Cedric has agreed to partner with the King, but on one condition."I looked up at him."Which is?" I asked."Weapons would be supplied in exchange for rice," Garrick replied."Hmm. Very tough man," I said, a small smile tugging at one side of my mouth.Garrick nodded."I think it's a good deal to go with," I said, looking at him."Yes, my prince," he replied.I took the two agreement forms from Garrick and sealed them with the royal stamp Father had given me, then handed one back to him."Return it to the King's personal guard so he can pass King Cedric his copy.""Okay, my prince."He took the form with a slight bow."Father will be pleased that I managed to get King Cedric to accept his request," I said, smiling. "When are we leaving?""Tomorrow morning," Garrick replied."Good. I ca

Anna POVI froze when one of the palace guards told me to open my bag.My heart started beating faster, knowing what would happen if he searched through my belongings.I slowly opened it, and he began going through the compartments, one by one, as if he were looking for something in particular.My heart pounded harder.Then, suddenly, he pulled out the old cloth I had wrapped around the wooden box."Why is this heavy?" he mumbled to himself.My heart was already racing. I dared not speak.He set the cloth on the floor, loosened the first tie, and was about to loosen the second one when—"Enough!"A thick, stern voice cut through the courtyard.The guard froze mid-motion."Must you search every little thing?" the voice continued. "There is no living soul who would dare bring anything harmful into this palace, not if he values his life. I don't have time for this. Examine them, find out who's qualified to work here, and move on. I have other matters to attend to."I slowly lifted my hea