CHAPTER TWENTY

Auria listened as Leo explained to King Cathmore the reason for their visit. She had never understood these kinds of protocol. She had learned how to behave in such occasions but it was kind of laughable to even have a courteous visit when there is danger lurking around the premises. When she was a child, she never got to out and play like normal children. She was always ensconced in the library or in her room, reading all about the history of Illumia, its people and about politics. When there is no training, she would do her usual rounds with Thania and Mildred but more often than not, she would wear her meshed veil during lunch or dinner whenever her grandfather was “entertaining” prospective suitors. She had never liked the pompousness of royalty but she knew she must conform as it was expected of her by those who are around her.