The royal procession

The morning after her coronation dawned bright and clear, the air crisp with the first touch of spring. Lylie stood by the window of her chambers, her eyes sweeping across the palace grounds.

The grandeur of the throne room, the lavish feasts, and the crown on her head had all felt surreal the night before. But now, standing in her royal attire—a flowing gown of royal blue and silver—she realized that the coronation had not just marked the beginning of a new chapter in her life; it had reshaped her destiny.

As she turned to leave the room, she caught a glimpse of herself in the mirror. The reflection was the same Lylie, yet it wasn't. Her eyes sparkled with something she had never seen before—confidence, power, and the undeniable weight of the title she now carried. Queen.

"Your Majesty," a voice called out, interrupting her thoughts. It was the royal attendant, bowing respectfully before her. "The Queen Mother requests your presence for today's journey."