CORA'S POV:

I could almost feel King Edric's warm breath fanning over my neck. I turned to look at him. Our faces were inches away from each other. I gulped hard as I was not sure what he was going to do. He suddenly raised his hand and patted my head. He was confusing me. I turned my face away again. Just then, godfather Markus stepped into the dining room with the cake in his hands. Eighteen candles were lit on the cake. "Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday dear Cora. Happy birthday to you." Godfather Markus sang as he placed the cake in front of...