CORMAC.
*AGE 15 AND A HALF*
I sat at the edge of the pool, the sun warming my skin as I took in the scene around me. “Ah! This is the life!” I whispered to myself with a happy sigh, wearing a satisfied smile.
I was here with Lorelai, Valtor and of course, Merrielynn.
Our parents were busy with important, private matters for the week, which left us to enjoy a little vacation at the king’s beach house.
None of us objected to this break—who would say no to a week without any meddling adults?
I watched Lorelai dip her feet into the cool water and I could see a familiar smile slowly spreading across her face. “I just love being on vacation,” she said in a cheerful voice. “It feels like everything else just disappears. It’s freedom!”
I couldn’t help but smirk as I listened to her. “You
