Who is that?
No one makes a sound, you could have heard a pin drop. A young woman who looks so much like my father that the resemblance is almost shocking, strides into the room with long confident steps. “I am Cecilia, daughter of Thanatos and I have come to claim my place as the princess of țara zeilor.” The room went completely silent. My father stares, a cold expression lingering behind those cold gray eyes. He watches as she approaches the throne.
“My lord, I greet you with utmost respect and hope that you can welcome me into your home in a gracious manner.” He laughs, “You call bursting unannounced into my home respect?! And dare to ask for me to welcome you without warning or preparation?” His laughter dies out eventually and we are left in the awkward silence that ensues.
“I will need time to discuss your being in the castle with my brother. In the meantime enjoy the festivities.” Dimirti and Thanatos slip out of the great hall and into my father’s study. My confusion must be written all over my face as Cecilia walks over. “Close your mouth,” says Cecilia, “It’s un-lady-like and rude.” The party continues with all the usual formalities and graces as Cecilia is greeted and welcomed while I remain ignored.
The people whisper and mutter under their breath about how Cecilia is ‘so pretty’ and, ‘more a princess than the young lady’ . I take Talia's hand and pull her out to the balcony. “How do they expect me to be more of a lady than her!? I mean look at her! She’s curtsying and bowing and shaking hands and ‘how-do- you-do-ing’!” Talia is silent for a moment before suggesting that I greet everyone in a manner both polite and quiet. So that is what I do.
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I am The Daughter Of The Dragon King
FantasyAfter she dies she is reincarnated as a princess in which she begins her journey of discovery and acceptance while she faces her past life as well as the one ahead of her.
