Chapter Fourteen
Present Day: Erindale
Wynter stood on her balcony watching the chaos of merchants and pedestrians going about their daily lives. A cool breeze lifted the wisps of hair around her face. She brushed her hair back and closed her eyes. A faint plea swept through her mind.
Oh, Khalid, she thought.
A noise behind her broke the connection. She startled and opened her eyes.
“Your morning tea, Your Highness. Would you like anything else?” Desiree asked.
Wynter returned the young teen’s infectious smile. Fourteen-year-old Desiree was going to be a heartbreaker, and her talents were growing under the tutelage of Wynter’s sister, Electra.
“No, thank you, Desiree. How are your studies coming along?” she inquired, crossing the room to pour herself a cup of tea.
“Wonderful. We ar
