The sight of the garden with its always neatly trimmed bushes and flowers that gave off delightful scents, and the lovely fountain that water spilled from usually gave Bella this sense of tranquility. But today, not so much, especially since she knew what awaited her behind the trees ahead. The feeling of dread washed over her no matter how hard she tried to fight it or act unbothered.
A light breeze blew her hair around her face as she stood alone in a dark pencil dress Alissa had forced her in as usual. At least it was black this time, she tried to console herself, recalling all the other dresses with bright colors Alissa had made sure she always was in when showing her 'the ropes' of being a queen. Even her hair had been curled with highlights added to it though she liked it straight,
