Orion opened the flap of the tent he and Jenny had been given. The Queen had been adamant that it would be best if they remained on the beach. Suspicious, he had instructed Kapian to send two scouts out to patrol the waters.
“She is hiding something,” Kapian insisted.
“I agree,” Orion replied.
“Why would she insist that you come all this way just to have tea and chat about Magna’s magic?” Kapian asked, puzzled.
Orion shrugged. “If anyone should be asking about Magna’s magic, it is I who should be. My cousin’s mother was from this kingdom while her father was from the sea. Magika must be aware of that,” he reflected.
“Your Majesty, a guard approaches,” one of Orion’s guards warned.
Kapian raised his eyebrow at Orion before he walked over and pulled aside the flap of the tent. Orion st
