With her spoilt son's problem being taken care of, Ziva turned her energy to the other elephant in the room. Tali walked into the lounge to find the King, Queen and Princess Erica. Her heart already galloping from the moment the maid came to summon her, she bowed respectfully and almost lost her balance when she missed her step.
“Your Highnesses, you called for me?” she said softly with her head down, avoiding making eye contact with anyone in the room.
“Good morning, Tali. Please tell us more about yourself,” Ziva said with a smile.
Tali opened and closed her mouth, no words coming out.
“It’s okay, you have no reason to be afraid,” Princess Erica reassured her. Tali looked so fragile, she could only imagine how terrified the turn of events must have made her.
“I’m Tali. I am nin
