All Chapters of CRESCENT OF DESTINY: Chapter 11

Someone was shaking me awake and I swung blindly, nearly punching Zara in the face."Your Highness, please," she said, backing up. "It's time to get ready."I squinted at the window. Barely dawn. "Ready for what?""Princess training. Lady Amara said to have you dressed and presentable by sunrise.""I hate everything."But I let them dress me anyway. They chose a simple blue gown, nothing too fancy, and braided my hair to show my birthmark. "The king wants you to stop hiding it," Noor explained. "He wants everyone to see what you are."What I am. A walking political statement.Breakfast was waiting in my sitting room. Fresh bread, fruit, cheese, tea. I ate while Farah explained my schedule."Morning etiquette lessons with Duchess Selene. Afternoon political history with Lord Ibrahim. Evening dance lessons with Master Kareem. Plus sword training with General Safiya when you have time.""When do I have time?""You don't. Welcome to royalty."I groaned.Lady Amara arrived exactly at sunri