PROLOGUE

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IT ALL BEGAN ON THE EVE OF THE KING’S THIRTY-FIFTH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION. He had asked for his son to stay behind with himself and his queen wife. They awaited for the knights, lords, ladies and the servants leave the warm Grande Hall. All that remained was the three of them and the princess. The blonde girl looked at her family, meekly, obviously wanting to be a part of the conversation. Her father gently beckoned her over, an eas...