Nineteen

“As this is the first challenge, I’ve decided to start you off easy.” Queen Serena announced to the eagerly awaiting participants, however, the twinkle in her eye told them nothing about this whole thing was going to be easy.

“Well… not too easy, what would be the fun in that?” She grinned as she took a seat on her throne. The Queen crossed her leg over the other and gently rested her palms on the chair arms.

The room remained silent as each individual awaited her next words. The Queen smiled and nodded her head. “This challenge shall differ as it will just be myself who will determine the winner. However, from all future challenges, my husband shall join us. You should expect to see members of the Royal Court in future also. They will be present to ensure any decisions made remain unbiased and true to the cause.”

Just as the Queen finished her final words, Jacques Thompkins entered the hall. Brielle recognised him from the day she had arrived at Amaris, he was the one who had