The day had begun like any other.
Early morning court sessions with the ministers followed by a seemingly uneventful lunch. Laina decided to brighten her day with a dessert after finishing her main course. She had been waiting for quite some time to receive this delectable dessert for it had been flown in from a distant town in a different kingdom.
"It has arrived, your Highness!" Margaret exclaimed with glee as she entered the dining hall with a servant trailing behind her as she walked.
In his hands was a silver tray with a single glass of parfait, painstakingly made just for her. Laina anticipated with glee as the servant carefully brought the tray before her. He picked up the glass with his white glove-covered hand and placed it before Laina.
"Is this-"
