Mother Luna’s POVShe stared up at me, shocked and still kneeling.“Didn’t you hear me? I said, get up.”“Your grace,” she called, rising to her feet slowly. “What is going on?”I took her hand in mine. “Oh dear, I know you must be scared now but I need you to relax. You’re not in trouble and I do not want anything to happen to the child you carry.”She blinked. “I knew about the guard from the beginning.”“What?”“And I was never against it. Since the king wouldn’t do what he was supposed to and you managed to find a way out, I was even very much proud of you.”“What?” The guard blurted between the food in his mouth. I ignored him.“Thalia, not only have you given me whatever I’ve always wanted, you’ve also proven to me that you’re worth being my successor as the mother Luna. You’re going to fill this seat to perfection.”“Your Grace, forgive me, but I’m not sure I understand what you’re saying.”“I’m saying I know what you did and you’re not in trouble. The king is responsible for
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