JL Merrow

In this fairytale inspired by a classic children’s story, weaver’s daughter Adrien is tired of turning down marriage proposals. So she disguises herself as a boy and sets out on a journey of discovery, accompanied only by her faithful piglet Ferkel. Rescuing a young monk named Felix from brigands, Adrien agrees to act as bodyguard on his journey to the King’s castle to present the princess with a telescope.<br><br>The lovely Princess Selene has also had more than her fair share of suitors, but she refuses to marry until someone gives her the moon. Felix’s telescope could grant her heart’s desire, but it’s Adrien who finds herself in love with the lively, beautiful princess.<br><br>Astonished to find Selene loves her in return, Adrien’s joy is short-lived. Surely Selene’s love will die when Adrien reveals her true gender? And in any case, two women cannot be married -- can they?

Capture the Moon

Well, thought Adrien with no little surprise, it seems I was right to suspect I might meet a different sort of man beyond the boundaries of my home village.For she had never heard of such a thing as two men loving one another in this fashion, but love it most clearly was. But then, she reasoned to herself, who should appreciate a man’s gruff ways, if not another man?Feeling that her company could only be unwelcome to Felix and Ned at present, she gathered her pet into her arms. “I think Ferkel needs a run,” she announced brightly to anyone who would listen and took the piglet outside with her into the courtyard.


Chapter 8