The One
It breaks my heart to see her like this.
My father, King Fratino, stands beside her, his tall frame tense, though he manages to offer me a small smile as I enter. His moon-touched skin glows faintly, a reminder of the power he holds. It’s a power that comes so naturally to him, unlike me. I don’t even know if I have a ‘One,’ let alone the ability to do what’s needed for our kingdom.
“Maerilee,” my mother says, turning to face me with an expression that immediately makes my stomach drop. It’s the look she gives when she’s about to ask something of me that I’m not going to like.
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