A Mother’s Warmth

Lisa’s stance.

“Who are you?” I asked as I opened the door.

“I’m Mabel, my queen,” she introduced herself.

“Why are you here, Mabel? Do you need the king?”

“No, my queen. I’m here for you,” she replied.

“Me?” I pointed to myself in surprise. No one knew me here because I just came to the kingdom. “Why?”

“The king’s mother called for your attention,” she said. “She wants to see you.”

“Ah.” I moved back. Finn had warned me not to see her. How am I supposed to decline her?

“Why?”

“I’m sorry, my queen. I have no idea about that,” Mabel uttered. “We should get...