THE REJECTED PRINCE’S OWL
"Where were you when a snake the size of a carriage tried to eat me?"
"Your orders, sire," he replied, rolling his eyes. "You said to stay back."
"Next time," I grunt, "ignore my orders."
The others exchanged looks but did not argue.
"Is that… a bird, sire?" One of them said, noticing the owl in my arms.
"No, it's my new royal advisor," I deadpan. "Of course it's a bird. She saved me."
"Saved you, sire?" Kelvin laughed. "Did you hit your head on some… COUGH COUGH" he coughed, hitting his chest dramatically after noticing my gaze.