[In the not-so-distant future]
Tamsin took a deep breath, gathering her thoughts before continuing. "The young man I was speaking with is King Archer Wyldheart of the newly founded Draconia Kingdom," she explained, watching as confusion flickered across their faces.
"Draconia Kingdom? Where's that?" Marigold repeated, her brow furrowing in disbelief. "But what would a king from Draconia want with us?"
Tamsin nodded, her heart heavy with the weight of her next words. "King Archer has offered us sanctuary in his kingdom if we leave Aradonia behind," she said, her voice tinged with sadness. "He wants to help us escape the Sunspear Empire's grasp."
Her daughters exchanged worried glances, uncertainty clouding their features, "But Mother, what about Father and Brother?" Briela asked, her voice trembling with emotion.
