Merin hovered around me, pulling my hair up into an elaborate bun, clipped into place with gold clips.
I frowned, pouted and complained, but she kept insisting that it was Dericks orders, and she couldn't disobey now that he was her King, so I just gave up and endured.
Once I was in my black dress, make-up and hair done, Merin left me alone to go get dressed herself.
I looked at my reflection in the mirror, and frowned. I never liked dressing up like this, but I guess now I'd have to get used to it. Queens rarely wore plain clothing.
"Aunty Cora!"
I turned to see the only member of the family I loved and scooped him up.
"Happy birthday. Can we go to the party? Mommy said there will be cake."
"Well, let's get going then," I joked with him.
I placed Ezra down on his feet, and took h
