The horses' neigh echoed across the front yard of the palace. Murmuring and thumps followed as the palace servants packed Isla's carriage.
"Your presence shall be missed, Your Grace," King Colbert said, smiling warmly at Isla.
"I must thank you once more for hosting us and understanding the situation that befell my Kingdom," Isla said.
King Colbert shook his head, then glanced over at his nephew, who waited his time to talk with Isla. "If the situation did not happen, I would have never reunited with my dear sister's son," he said, turning his gaze to Isla. "The gods always have a plan..."
Isla exhaled, forcing a laugh after hearing the King's statement. However, King Colbert noticed her doubts about the gods' plan. "Life continually presents itself as a challenge... It is a matter of
