~One and a Half Years Later~
"You highness, I insisted that your proposal to the council be submitted at once for the repair of the children shelter in Lux and off the coast of Cameron," Advisor Malena informed me, following me down the hall. Wrapping the gauze around my hands, I tucked the end of it into my sleeve, continuing to listen to at the orders for the day. "Those old men are still unwilling to release the funds until you meet their demands. I told them it would never happen. And also a messenger sent this to you."
She handed me a light green envelope with an excited smile, both of us knowing exactly what was inside. I slowly opened it just to taunt her as she looked over my shoulder in anticipation. It was an invitation to Queen Trinity and King Sam of Lux's baby shower with ri
