Ana was walking along the beach with Lucas and Melissa. The weather had kept her off the beach for the better part of a week. Today was the first day it wasn't pouring rain. She had dressed appropriately for the cool windy day in stretchy pants, a tank top, and a zip up jacket. They walked about fifty yards before Lucas had turned them back, giving Ana a don't argue look. She had turned back reluctantly but understood why.
"Tell me about Althinia." Ana asked, finally ready to hear something about the place she was supposed to be the ruler of. Lucas's steps faltered for just a minute. He had been waiting for this since meeting Ana.
