Bryce: Royal Games The preparations were in full flight. The castle was bursting with excitement as busy bodies rustled from one end to the other. Designers, artists, servants, and people of various professions were working in unison as I stood by the staircase watching. They were going through the final details as the “Royal Games” had arrived. It was the kingdom’s responsibility to host these games, and they always took place at the Fairgrounds nearby. My mother was the one who spent time guiding organizers through what she wanted and the theme they were going for. This year was supposed to be a ‘red and white’ theme because she felt love was in the air. I knew she was doing this for Rose and I even though I’d told her not to. Uncle Tim ambled around looking at what the organizers

