Chapter 20

As mommy disappeared behind the door, I cried my eyes out. She was lying. I knew she was. Cybele wasn’t dead and she wouldn’t leave me like that. We promised to get married someday. I was going to be her bride. No, I wouldn’t believe them. I’d only believe Cybele.
Days passed quickly after that. Before I knew it, my thirteenth birthday has arrived. Nobles from all over the country went to the palace to celebrate with me. It was more like they were celebrating with my mother...