“No, no, no, that’s not my intention!” I never do such things. “Ladies!” We all turned toward Rihanna’s correcting tone. “I understand that you’re nervous, but that’s no reason to shout here.” Her gaze hit each of us, and we all exchanged looks as they decided whether to go in on this with me. “All right,” Rihanna began. “Miss Elise, you’ll be first, just as we practiced. Selena and Kriesha, you will follow; and Lily, you’ll be last. One at a time, carry your branch up the red carpet and place it at the feet of the king. Then come back and take your seat. The king will say a few words, and the ceremony will start.” Ugh, this is not my plan. I plan to leave and go to the library alone and find any book related to my personality. This is not the only typical library in the highlands of

