“What? Kate, you can’t be serious. I have no royal blood at all. I don’t know the first thing about leading!”

I could see the panic and terror consuming Parker’s face. I couldn’t help but chuckle. I was starting to believe her bravery knew no bounds.

“Parker, of course you have the option to refuse, but you are more prepared than you think to take on this kind of role. You know how to talk to people, you know how to negotiate. For goodness sake you practically took back this kingdom single handedly!”

Parker scoffed and rolled her eyes. She crossed her arms over her chest and I could tell...