“When we were through the gates, I smiled. It was the strangest feeling, like she had blessed me with her magic and I felt free. I wasn't even worried that I would see my family. I was dressed so finely and the halls would be crowded. I was about to enjoy an evening for the first time in a long time. The walls of the courtyard were lit with torches and lanterns. It was breathtaking. I couldn't imagine what lay inside. When I rode past the ponds, I marveled at the illuminated water that was l...it up by some kind of lantern on it, floating. Everything sparkled with riches and glamour, something I had not seen since my father’s death. The coach stopped and my stomach sank. My nerves were back. A man walked to me as my doorman opened the door. The man smiled and offered me a white lacy mask. “Milady.” I touched it and imaged it would make my eyes seem as though they had wings. I took it and smiled back, “Thank you.”MoreLessRead More Read Less
You can download books for free in various formats, such as epub, pdf, azw, mobi, txt and others on book networks site. Additionally, the entire text is available for online reading through our e-reader. Our site is not responsible for the performance of third-party products (sites).
User Reviews: