ELAYNE After I received the letter of truce, the ambassador from the palace was welcomed into Fort Avarde. It wasn’t anyone I had seen before but the respect she received from the soldiers made me realize she was someone important. And the look Amaya gave when she saw her told me something else too. The meeting took place in the living room of the General’s mansion. Erik insisted blue flower tea was served so I had no other choice than to submit to his whims. It was refreshing to have them behind me, since well…. I am unbelievably terrified. I am scared that this would fail. “From the white hair, I can already tell who you are. You’re Princess Ariana” “And you must be Ilaya Bachel. I’ve heard a lot about you” “I have also heard a lot about you” “So, why did they send someone respon

