Who in their right mind wants to be Queen? Frustrated by an old enemy and distracted by border rumblings, Aliah really doesn't have time to deal with a disobedient daughter.

Tried of being told what she can and can't do, Princess Mina rails against the constraints of her position. Why can't her mother understand that all she wants to do is join the guards and travel the land?

As Queen Aliah weaves family tales, of princesses and witches, boys who disappear and humans who can fly, will her daughter realize the importance of these stories and rise to the challenge? And will she do it in time to face the new threat to their home?

Admina's Argument is created by Vivienne Lee Fraser, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

Admina's Argument

PART TWO: IF IT'S GOOD ENOUGH FOR YOUR FATHER


Aliah's eyelids started to droop. She blinked twice then refocussed on the man in front of her. Blast it, what had she missed? Carsten's ambassador bowed his head and kept his eyes on the floor, waiting for her to speak.


Smiling back at him, she looked over his head at the richly dressed courtiers filling the ancient audience chamber. The rows of wooden seats were full, and the banners of Aria's great noble houses hung from the ceiling, indicating each had a representative present. How could she have dozed off during such an important meeting?


What had they been talking about before her mind had wandered? Ah, yes, trade agreements. They were getting down to the nitty gritty now. How much and at what price were the people of Aria prepared to offer in return for the precious metals and gems from Carsten?


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