kingdom of routé

Azlat spent the morning preparing, for she had the company of Queen Esmeralda, and had earmarked the day to converse with the regent. There were matters of formality and matters of diplomacy to deal with, as well as matters of comradery of which the two women had grown to share. She had known...

Like many night before Queen Esmerelda lay away in her chambers tossing and turning as her mind raced and sleep eluded her. This needed to be done, and it needed to be done now. Slowly, making certain not to alert those stationed outside her door, Esmerelda climbed out from underneath...