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

By the time the girl finished the dishes, Amelia had lit the fire and reboiled the kettle. She then swept the main rooms and took another chair outside. Making the tea, she asked Elise to take a seat while she finished up.


After checking the pantry to make sure she had something to offer for the noonday meal, Amelia joined her guest in the morning sun.


'I love your place,' Elise said. 'It is just as Damon described it.'


'It suits me,' Amelia answered, and an awkward silence fell.


'I must apologise for dropping in like this,' Elise started. 'And without even Damon to introduce us. It is just I did not know what to do with myself today. Of course it is all right for Damon. He is able to work to take his mind off things. What was I supposed to do? Just sit around and wait while our parents talk?'


The girl's words nudged something loose in Amelia's mind - the big meeting between the parents. Today must be the day.


Chapter 45: Detente IV