Several nights later, Trescina stood looking out over the kingdom. She had been hesitant at first, unsure of what to expect from the people who lived here and whether or not they would accept her. Her fears had quickly been extinguished thanks to the unconditional and heartfelt acceptance of the residents. Trevine and the other people of the kingdom had greeted her with open arms. She and Walkyr had briefly returned to the ship to gather clothing and the two Siberian tigers. That respite had given her time to adjust to everything she had learned. Now, she contentedly listened to the sounds of laughter and music as it drifted through the air. She looked up at the night sky. A soft sigh escaped her as she gazed up at the stars and thought about how much her life had changed in such a short

