Chapter 47: Thorian’s Sixtieth

The day of King Thorian’s birthday celebration arrived. There was a flurry of preparations. Courtiers and servants bustled around, adding more decorations to the palace and tending to the needs of its royal inhabitants. Amidst this bustle, Alina, Thorian, the princesses, Alaric, and Lyra each prepared to present their finest selves for the grand occasion.

That morning, a line of servants arrived at the royal quarters bearing clothes specially tailored for each family member. Rich fabrics in royal blues, silvers, and midnight blacks were delicately wrapped, waiting to be unveiled. Alina carefully unwrapped her own gown… an elegant dress of sapphire silk, embroidered with silver threads that mimicked the twinkle of stars against a night sky. She admired the cut, appreciating how it flowed but was structured enough to exude strength.