Lewana POV
While the mostly polite conversation is happening at the other end of the table I start to hear strange noises that don't belong in a forest. Very light footsteps and hushed whispers. But many of them.
Not a rogue attack. Something else.
Conrad instantly picks up on my changed expression and notices I am listening to something.
"What is it, Lewana?"
That is when I hear the tiny voice and I can’t help the smile that crosses my face.
"Apologies, your Highnesses. We appear to have a minor security breach. It appears that a pack of pups have gotten out and are trying to sneak up on us from the south. They are trying to see if the beautiful fairy princess is real or if we made it up."
Rose instantly lights up at this compliment. Faes always admire the innocence of childre
