“You are needed at the castle,” Abigail said, suddenly appearing at Lyssa’s side.
“How does she find you?” Elliandre asked.
“We are connected, Your Highness,” Abigail said. “There is a crisis in the kitchens, my Queen.” She reached out to take Elliandre’s hand, but Elliandre hesitated.
“We have all the time in the world, Mother. I will be here; I am not going anywhere,” Lyssa promised, and Abigail reached out again.
Lyssa took in the quiet under the tree, and something stirred behind her; she almost sighed as she turned on her heel but found herself staring into familiar eyes.
“Tatiana told me I would find you here,” Melbourne said, taking in her private little world with a smile. “You better not show Eagene this place, or you will be minus your private spot,” he teased.
“It does
