A Dance of Silver and Shadow (Beyond the Four Kingdoms, #1)

by Melanie Cellier

“If you’re truly sorry, you don’t go for the easy apology.” He leaned in close and whispered in my ear. “I wanted the twin with fire in her eyes.”

“You are the heirs of three different kingdoms. You cannot afford to be idiots right now.” “Or ever,” I muttered.

“Don’t you want to pick some flowers, Daisy?” I asked. “Nope,” she said as she raced past. “Flowers are for ninnies, I’m an adventurer.” She reached a large rock and began to scramble up it, heedless of her embroidered skirts.

“I was all ready to challenge someone to a duel, until I heard it was just a bunch of books that had you so enthralled.”

I didn’t try to explain to her that growing up, for a princess, at least, meant responsibilities, many of them boring, and sacrificing adventures for diplomacy and alliances. Except for the sort of unpleasant adventures that were thrust upon you, like this Tourney. She would find out soon enough. Right about the time she discovered just how fascinating making eyes across a ballroom could be.

Sophie trailed off. “It’s a long story.” Albert barked a laugh. “It always is once the godmothers get involved.”