Chapter 9

"Princess Cybele, Talia is here to see you," said the servant. I tore my eyes from the book I was reading and smiled to her. "Very well," I said. "Let me see her." The maid quickly went back to where she came from while I sat idly against the huge tree in the garden. I've always loved sitting here to read a book. The peacefulness of the place plus the sounds of birds chirping completely relaxes me. I heard footsteps on the grass and saw Talia approaching. Though it was early morning, the sunlight...