Orianna woke the next morning, her vision still fuzzy from sleep. Lea's words drifted through her head, and the sleepy Queen was still unsure of what they meant. Had Lea been telling her to lie? Surely she hadn't.
Orianna wished she could slip back into her peaceful sleep, but it was impossible, with all the thoughts overwhelming her brain. Dejectedly, she tossed her blanket aside, stepping onto the cold wood floor. It seemed that snow had fallen last night, and through her window, Orianna could see that the world was blanketed in white.
The queen got dressed, throwing a warm jacket over her black tunic. Slipping on her worn black boots, she made her way downstairs.
Orianna could see the Sierra was already awake, though that was no surprise. Elise was at the counter, peeling potatoes. Slipping into the chair next to Sierra, Orianna saw Amarys come down the stairs.
"Good Morning," Amarys said, wistfully. No doubt she had a fun night.
Orianna gave Sierra a look, then stood. Even though she hadn't eaten yet, the queen was itching to get outside.
"Sierra?"Orianna called, not having to explain further. The pair of girl walked outside, into the snow.
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One Hidden Queen
FanfictionA Three Dark Crowns Fanfic. 400 years before the book, a seemingly regular generation of triplets was born. But what happens when a queen with a death sentence from birth, survives under a false gift? Amid the chaos of the Ascension, how will these...
