LIRAH’S POV Flashback (Many Years Ago) “Hide her! Don’t let anyone see the princess!” King Richard and Queen Lillian barked orders as the East Wing burned in a strange fire…one so great that water couldn’t extinguish it. I caught the baby princess in the air as the Queen let out her last breath. I froze on the spot. I was responsible for keeping the Queen safe, but now… I had let her down. Their screams echoed through the walls as everyone fled the castle. “Lira! Behind you!” King Richard yelled before a huge burning beam fell on him. I turned, clutching the little princess tightly. “You think you can save this little witch?!” A man’s voice echoed from the halls. His eyes glowed an evil red, and his smile was sinister. “Stay back!” I grabbed a sword from the wall. How could I sh

