"I'm not Lucinda!" The woman said before sipping her hot tea. She gave Prince Arvinson a furtive glance.
"What's your name?" he asked while he admired her beauty. Prince Arvinson was clearly enchanted with her.
"I'm Lysandra... She avoided his direct stare. "Lucinda was my twin sister."
"I'm sorry to what happened to your sister--and to your parents," Prince Arvinson commiserated.
Lysandra drained her cup. She stood up. "Thank you, ma'am, for the tea," she thanked the queen. "I have to--oh!" She swayed to where she was standing.
Prince Arvinson caught her quickly. He held her against his chest. "Careful," he murmured huskily.
"Let go," she moaned while her eyes were closed.
He did not let her go. He guided her to a chair.
"Eat before you go, Lysandra," Queen Lilli invited gently.
