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Princess Kendra and Prince Seth were the heirs to a lovely kingdomâwell, up until three days ago. With no available refuge after their kingdom gets sacked, the royal sorcerers and their companions try Terrabelle, their neighboring kingdom.
The target doesnât fade from their backs, howeverâit only becomes hidden. With the curious Dalgorel children, who knows how long that façade will last?
If Kendra and Seth canât brave their stay at Terrabelle, they may never regain their kingdomâor their grandparents.
Prologue
There was value in staying in the shadows. Seth knew this. Gleaning information and untangling motives was much easier when your subject didnât notice you.
Rain slipped off his itchy coat as the cityâs walls slowly solidified in the distance.
People always asked why he didnât challenge his sister for the heir title. What a dumb question. First off, he loved his sister. Second of all, why would he ever want to relinquish his freedom and spend his life languishing in castle walls?
As it turns out, his languishing in a castle was about to happen anyway.
Meters away from the gates, the horses ground to a stop.
Moonlight glinted off his sisterâs golden diadem as she removed her hood, letting raindrops seep into her hair. Seth surveyed the castle walls barring their entry. A lone sentry peeked through the gate tower.
The sentry had to shout over the thunder of the storm. âWho goes there?â
âPrincess Kendra Sorenson, heir apparent of Fablehaven. Four of my associates join me.â Unlike the shouty sentry, her voice commanded the heavens without straining. âI request an audience with your king.â
Silence mingled with thunder as the sentry ducked out of view. Raindrops slipped off Sethâs hood as his horse shuffled in its step. âSteady, Noble.â
The sentry reappeared. âWhere is King Stanley, Princess?â
âMy grandfatherâs whereabouts are not the concern of a sentry. Send for your king. It is urgent.â
âOne moment, your grace.â With a flash of lighting, the sentry disappeared behind the tower.
Despite the disappearance of the guard, eyes were still watching. Seth could spot two peasants behind the gate, in the shadows of the lower town, spying on the royal court. He pulled his hood lower.
âAre you alright, Seth?â His valet shouted from behind him.
âYes, thank you, Patton.â
The gates scraped against the muddy floor and revealed three men on horses. One lowered his hood, revealing a young man around Kendraâs age with a crown on his head. âGreetings, Princess Kendra. My name is Prince Garreth. I will escort you to the stables to leave your horses.â
âAnd then to your father, I presume?â Kendra pulled her hood back up, shielding the golden diadem from sight.
Lightning lit up the nightâalmost as bright as Prince Garrethâs smile. âOf course, my lady.â
The journey to the stables was fraught with security risks. He trusted Patton to always protect him of course, but the narrow road had forced the eight horses into a line. Rain and a weak crescent moon obscured the path. Thunder and the gossiping commotion of the common people peeking out their houses muffled any warning signal. Terrabelle was the most fortified destination, but it most certainly wasnât the safest on the inside. Especially for certain people in their party.
As soon as the lanterns of the stable were in view, servants rushed forward to untack the horses. Seth leaned down to Nobleâs ear. âBe a good horse.â
Mud sprayed from his bootsâ impact to the ground. Patton joined him.
Sloshing, they made their way over to Kendra. Warren and Vanessa were already at her side.
Though their official titles donât say it, the Head Chancellor and Kendraâs Lady-in-waiting all had trained as knights. Although Patton hadnât, his time as an adventurer more than made up for it.
Garreth was already speaking by the time Seth took his spot next to Kendra. ââheâll meet with you, Kendra, and our servants can lead your court to a common room for the night.â
âActually, weâd all like to meet with King Dalgorel,â thunder paused Kendra. âWeâre all seeking safe refuge.â
Garrethâs smile froze. âOf course. Anything for a lady as beautiful as you.â Seth almost snorted. âThis way.â
The prince led them through the stables to a door that entered into the main castle. The walls were polished up to the high ceiling and decorated with flags and animal heads. There was no doubt in Sethâs mind that there was a shorter path to the throne room, but Garreth just wanted to lead them through the most impressive halls.
Water dripped from their wool coats onto the stone. Everyoneâs hood was off now, revealing a silver crown upon Sethâs unruly hair.
âI admire your kingdomâs many conquests,â Kendra spoke to Garreth.
âOur kingdom is very powerful,â Garreth agreed. âYouâll be very lucky if the King grants you amnesty.â
The group stopped at an ornate door a mile high. Flickering firelight cast an ever-changing shadow over the doorâs jewels and carved adornments.
Venom coated Kendraâs smile. âIf?â
Garreth didnât spare her a glance and pushed the door, splitting it in two. âOh, look, weâre here.â
They had finally made it into the throne room.
Now, it was only a test of if theyâd be allowed to stay.
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