Wings Unseen by Rebecca Gomez Farrell

Author:Rebecca Gomez Farrell
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Meerkat Press, LLC
Published: 2017-08-07T04:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 29

SERRA

Ellari, a popular hair weaver from Wasyla whom the queen hired for the occasion, tucked another gold-dusted feather into Serra’s hair, securing the last loop of locks to her head. One glance at the mirror, and Serra squealed. “It’s perfect!” She was grateful to be back at home, back in a place where hired hands made her beautiful and she did not spend half the morning pulling tangles out of her hair or flaking dried mud off her sandals.

“Of course it is, my lady.” Ellari’s drawl was buttery. “I take pride in my work. Wouldn’t want rumors of how I ruined the wedding, sending the bride off to meet her prince with hair fiercer than a sandstorm.”

“There is certainly no danger of that. The bard will sing your praises in all Lansera, and Lord Sydley will throw you a celebration parade worthy of any Murat Feat. Now go take your seat before the throne room fills up!”

Serra pushed Ellari out the door then sat back at the mirror, alone for the last few minutes before the wedding ceremony began. Her hair was a masterpiece, dark blonde tresses tamed in rows of loose loops. Janto would beam with pride when he saw her. She could not wait. It was their day, their marriage, and she hoped it would feel that way despite the crowd. She wished they had reunited beforehand, but she’d had no more than a glimpse of him since his return home, when he was leading the Meduan captive through the eastern wall. She had inquired after him many times, but the response from Ser Allyn was always the same: “The king has greater need of him than you. And your wedding preparations have greater need of you than him. How many hand cloths are left to be embroidered?” It never failed to make her panic. Appearances were important, and this wedding must impress. She would have forever with Janto; there was only this one chance for their union to leave an indelible mark.

The door grated open against the stone floor, and Queen Lexamy slipped inside, gorgeous in a powder blue gown and an overlaid skirt of sapphire ribbons and sparkling feathers. An enameled jade comb swept her red hair up and made the green of her eyes more prominent. Ellari had obviously done her as well.

“Please, come in.” Serra smiled at the woman who used to sneak her jelly cakes when her parents weren’t looking. The queen returned the expression and settled behind her chair.

“Serrafina, you are beautiful.”

Serra’s cheeks colored. “Thank you.” She beamed in the mirror at the queen’s reflection and her own.

“You are welcome.” Queen Lexamy placed her hands on Serra’s bare shoulders. “The king and I are as overjoyed as you and Janto this morning. It is not every day we watch our only child take his bride. But do not think we have forgotten you are alone today, sweet one.”

Serra’s breath caught in her throat. There had been no time to think about her family since returning to Callyn.

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