“Which messenger?” Isaac asked, stepping forward. “Do you remember?”The baker shook his head. “I don’t recall. There are so many messengers coming and going all day. I just assumed it was legitimate since it looked official and had Lady Zelda’s signature.”Isaac took the note from Zelda and examine
Bianca“That’s not correct!” Zelda hissed, snatching the plate from Isaac’s hand. “You’re not having a girl!”I froze, my smile faltering. The crowd, still clapping and cheering, hadn’t heard Zelda’s words, but they quickly sensed that something was wrong. The applause died down as everyone noticed
I opened the box to find a beautifully carved wooden pendant in the shape of a crescent moon, hanging on a leather cord. The craftsmanship was exquisite, with tiny stars etched into the surface of the moon.“Zane, did you make this?” I asked, running my finger over the smooth wood.He nodded, lookin
Bianca“No peeking!” Zelda’s sing-song voice was more excited than I had ever heard it as she led Isaac and me through what I was pretty sure was the palace garden. The silk blindfold over my eyes made it impossible to see, but I could feel the warm breeze on my skin and smell the familiar scent of
I leaned back in my chair, considering the idea. I thought of what Ethan had said to me after our meeting about the Shelter Project—that I should be more involved in Silvermist affairs, and that I was more than capable of handling it alongside my royal duties.Having a Beta at the palace would make
BiancaI was sitting at my desk in the study, going over the final details for the gender reveal party, when my phone buzzed with an incoming call.Benjamin’s name flashed on the screen, and I couldn’t help but grin as I swiped to answer. I hadn’t spoken to him at length since we left Silvermist, an