“Serena!” Arabella shouted, striding to try to catch up to the surprisingly-fast child. It was as if the girl was sprinting! She moved so quickly, disappearing around the corners like a streaking ghost. The child had an obvious advantage over Arabella, having grown up in this place, and could have easily disappeared from sight. Except, she didn’t. When Arabella ran – rather out of breath – around the corner leading towards the younger Princess’ wing of the Palace, she immediately spotted the girl in front of her. Standing still, with her back tensed and facing away from her sister-in-law.
Arabella stopped as soon as she saw her, puffing slightly from the exertion of something she hadn’t had to do in a long time.
“Princess Serena?” She asked quietly. The girl looked so taut, as if she wa
