My mama told me what happened after I was captured. The kingdom of Thule now pays tribute to Aerendia, monthly.
I knew what that meant. It included coins, foodstuffs and slaves.
The only way I can stop this is to become the queen of Aerendia. My people will be free forever. I knew I was condemning myself to hell , marrying a stranger who I had no feelings for.
Before I came to Aerendia, there were stories about the king of Aerendia. On reaching here, I met a different person entirely. It was the opposite of what people said.
"Are you going to tell me the truth or not?" my mama asked, as she combed my hair. The story I told her was too perfect. She wanted to know how I ended up being the bride.
"I already told you, mama. The queen mother chose me," I said, avoiding her gaze. She knew exactly when I was telling the truth and when I wasn't.
