Chapter 31
Vienne
The next day was another lovely day in the kingdom. Though it never grew as hot around the castle or down in the village as it did in the rest of the Vast Desert, this morning was crisper and cooler than usual, enough so to require a shawl and an extra blanket for Anniston when we left my room.
Feeling restless and in need of a walk, I bundled her close and started down toward the garden, only to come across Brentley and Allera out and about among the flowers, laughing and talking by a row of bushes where Brentley was slipping a daffodil behind Allera’s ear.
I turned to leave them in peace, but Allera caught my eye and smiled. “Morning, Vienne. Lovely day, isn’t it?”
Pausing, I nodded and sent her a return grin, even though a nip of jealousy tugged at my heart. If on
