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

'Wow, Mum, that story's a little dark, isn't it?' Mina raised an eyebrow. 'It sounds like you are trying to scare me out of going to Sanctuary.'


Aliah tensed, then forced herself to relax. It had been difficult discussing her fears with Mina, and recounting Emer's demise brought all her own ghosts to the surface. She had to remember that her daughter had no idea what the trial caves were actually like. Also, she had never met Emer, so from her perspective, this was merely a story.


'You asked me to tell you what happened. It wasn't my intention to upset you, Mina. But I hope now you can understand how my own experiences, and the fact that I lost a good friend when she went through her own trial, makes me more than a little bit nervous when you said you are quite happy to put yourself forward for such an ordeal.'


Mina's hand was cool and strong as she reached across and covered Aliah's.


Chapter 64: All Right, I'll Think Some More I