2017, June 5th
Sartis Est (Bart)
The drive from the airport to the castle took my breath away. True to its name, Sartis Est was exceptionally beautiful. I took in the hills, mountains, pebble roads, streams, old ruins and knew that coming had been the right choice.
“Father, allow me to introduce Lord Bartholomew Arden,” said Ethan, chipper as ever as he and I entered the drawing room. The king and queen were just sitting down to tea. “I’ve never met a straighter arrow. I'm sure by the end of his stay you'll wish he was your son instead of me."
Aria gave me a concerned look as she went to sit next to her mother, holding onto her shoulders as both women watched the situation unfold with bated breath.
Undeterred, I stuck my hand out to the king and said, “Thank you for having me, Your
