The Crowning by Nattie Kate Mason

Author:Nattie Kate Mason
Language: eng
Format: azw3, epub
Tags: Young Adult, Family, Fiction, Coming of Age, Fantasy, Siblings, Epic
ISBN: 9780648485315
Publisher: Nattie Kate Mason
Published: 2020-10-30T00:00:00+00:00

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Queen Amealiana

The birds were chirping out the windows the Queens suite. After her previous five days of grueling journey, the Queen had foregone her usual morning ride in favor of a few extra hours of well-earned sleep. The tea she was given last night for her migraine had thankfully resolved her migraine but left a lingering sedating effect, making it hard for Amealiana to feel motivated to embrace the day, especially knowing the likely drama brewing. “Goddess give me strength,” Queen Amealiana muttered to herself as she pulled herself out of bed. Queen Amealiana’s lady’s maid was already busy filling the bath in the Queen’s bathing chamber. Her favorite scents of lavender and rose drifting into the bedroom, beckoning her Majesty. “Thank the Goddess for you Margarette,” The Queen said warmly, spotting a tea cup and saucer of freshly brewed lavender tea sitting on the table next to the bath.

Margarette turned from the bath, to drop into a poised curtsy before her Queen, smiling warmly. “Welcome home your Majesty, I hope you are feeling better this morning. We have missed having you around the castle these past weeks,” Margarette affectionately greeted her Queen.

“Thank you, Margarette, that is very kind of you to say. I am very much looking forward to bathing. The days of travel have left my body grimy and aching. How absolutely glorious it is to have you back spoiling me! If you’re not careful I shall take you with me on my next trip. I am getting far too used to your luxurious care,” the Queen chuckled to her lady’s maid.

“The pleasure is all mine, Your Highness,” Margarette blushed. “The potential Heirs are all partaking in an early morning training session since the time for the crowning ceremony is drawing near. Relax and make the most of your bath. Enjoy your cup of tea, soaking in the water and then I will return to wash your hair in your favorite oils and treatments.”

“Thank the Goddess for you, Margarette,” the Queen replied, undressing and then stepping into the steaming hot scented water. Releasing a small moan of contentment as the water enveloped her like a welcome warm embrace on a cold day. The Queen slowly sipped her tea, whilst enjoying one of the delicious chocolate pastries Margarette had left her. Savoring every blissful moment of rejuvenating time to herself. ‘Today is going to be a very long day, of that I have no doubt. For now, though, all my duties, all my questions, all my responsibilities can just wait a moment,’ the Queen thought allowing herself a rare simple moment of pleasure. An hour later the Queen was being assisted by her lady’s maid into a formal day dress, made of elegant burgundy taffeta. Amealiana’s hair was braided and pinned into a crown upon her head after being luxuriously washed and dried by Margarette. A simple, understated gold tiara placed upon her head.

“You look a vision, my Queen,” Margarette smiled, complimenting her Majesty.

“Thank you, Margarette, for all your help,” the Queen replied before an urgent knock came at the entrance door to her suite.

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