"Look over here, Kumari," Cayden called.
Turning to face the prince, her eyes landed on his brother instead. Armel was grinning at what his younger brother was pointing at. She allowed her eyes to follow Cayden's arm. In the distance, barely visible was the Island of Seom.
"The island is visible. It must be because you're here," Cayden told her.
Armel came up to stand next to the Kumari.
"We don't see the island from month to month. The Cankurian people believe that it is immensely good luck to be able to see it. You'll probably be told that it's magic's blessing upon your reign."
"What do you believe?" Bae asked Armel.
"I'm more practical than that. To me, it simply means that there won't be a storm tonight."
"That's a shame."
"Do you like the rain?" Armel asked, tucking a strand
