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The Princess is Throwing a Ball
Chapter2: The Grand Entrance
Chapter3: A Swing and a Miss
Chapter4: Quiet Conversations
Chapter5: Disaster Not Averted
Chapter6: No Rest for the Weary
Chapter7: Formal Apologies
Chapter8: Wise Counsel
Chapter9: Barriers
Chapter10: Mounting Frustration
Chapter11: Complications
Chapter12: Nothing Makes Sense
Chapter13: Mother Knows Best
Chapter14: Not So Unprecedented
Chapter15: Third Time's the Charm
Chapter16: Sincerely Yours
Chapter17: You've Got to Be Kidding Me
Chapter18: Under Attack
Chapter19: Maerilee's Fourth
Chapter20: Might As Well
Chapter21: Enemies on All Sides
Chapter22: The Next Right Thing
Chapter23: Strength in Numbers
Chapter24: This Has to Work
Chapter25: Impossible Goodbyes
Chapter26: The Journey Begins
Chapter27: Obstacles
Chapter28: Betrayal
Chapter29: Prisoners
Chapter30: Unexpected Visitors
Chapter31: The Rebels
Chapter32: It's a Myth
Chapter33: Breeding Mistrust
Chapter34: The Spare
Chapter35: Another Perspective
Chapter36: All is Not Lost
Chapter37: Breaking of Ranks
Chapter38: Flight Into the Mountains
Chapter39: The Weight of Unbearable Tension
Chapter40: Gateway to Bright Waters
Chapter41: Pride Comes Before the Fall
Chapter42: Renewed Faith
Chapter43: A Steep Climb
Chapter44: Sweet Nothings
Chapter45: Reality Check
Chapter46: All Our Strength
Chapter47: The Guardian
Chapter48: Words Unspoken
Chapter49: Unwelcome Guests
Chapter50: The End of the Road
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Chapter8: Wise Counsel
Maerilee
Not an hour later, I watch as the council members file into the chamber, the tension from earlier still lingering in the air. I take my place beside my mother as she stands at the head of the long table. Father is seated next to her, his expression nearly unreadable to others, though I can ...