CASSANDRA
I’d been apprehensive at the idea of attending the banquet that evening, but the king of Yurene had been insistent upon me joining them. I’d provided excuse after excuse, but they did me no good. The man was simply not taking no for an answer.
So, I thanked him for the invitation and immediately headed back to my room to figure out what I would wear to such an occasion.
Back in Wild Crawler, I’d never attended banquets or fine events. Our lifestyle there was much more rugged and simple, so I didn’t have much in the way of fancy clothing.
Erika seemed surprised when I returned to my chambers and explained the situation to her.
“That’s wonderful that you were invited, Cassandra,” she said, and then her eyebrows creased together. “Hmm. I wonder what you will wear…”
“That’s my
