The next few days passed in a strange passage of time for Thea. Each candlemark seemed to drag, but the days were over too fast. At least once a day there was some social engagement between the Princess of Veren and the Prince of Milany.
Thea or one of Freya’s Ladies in Waiting was always in attendance to chaperson, along with either Liam or Marcus. Inevitably, Prince Ilan also attended most events, and his bright smile and cheerful demeanour bought a welcome levity. As did the Myst, Marius and on occasion Lady Sastra.
Thea was struck by the beauty of the Princess who had married over a year before, she was tall in stature and shared a number of similar features with her cousins; with her golden hair and brilliant blue eyes.
Sastra was a woman who found it easy to charm and capture th
