'An invitation just arrived from the Alpha King', Camellia squealed with delight to her mother. 'The Alpha King is throwing a party to make an important announcement and I am sure it is going to be the announcement of my engagement and marriage to his son!' she danced about happily.

'That foolish girl had been useful afterall. She got us the highest position we could ever have dreamt of!' Amelia said smiling with utmost satisfaction. 'You are going to be the Lyncan queen by virtue of your marriage to the prince who will soon become the Lyncan King!' They both smiled.

'And the best part of it all is that...