Snippet #1518567

Roselin knew her sister was going to react, but not this loudly! LILIAN! Lunging towards her twin and tackling her to the bed, Roselin grabbed the nearest pillow and stuffed it over the frantic girl’s face to muffle the noise. Speak any louder and there will be no need to ask any questions with guards flooding in here! Now, I’ll explain if you promise to use your INSIDE voice. Careful to lift the feathery muffler an inch, then removing it the rest of the way, Roselin rolled off her twin and sat up on the bed with a sigh. It was a last minute change of plans. Even if we left to travel on our own to the princes home, it wouldn’t change the situation we all are in. If our fathers are using our marriages as pawns to end the unrest between our kingdoms, how long could a false peace last? If we were to, say disappear, then they would be forced to settle things once and for all, without us; and we would be free to do as we wish. If all does not go well, then we simply will have to return and follow through with the marriages; as much as I am against the arrangements, I won’t abandon our kingdom. I know you, as well as Seth and Adam surely, will not abandon our people either.

Leaning forward with a pleading look, Roselin then lowered her gaze and stood to return to their packing. Surely what they were doing wouldn’t hurt anything? No, there was to be no thinking of such things. She wanted freedom and a choice, and here it was. Lillian would be safe with Seth, and she trusted Adam as well. They merely had to keep their ears open for what happens after their disappearance. Just think sister, you would have more time to spend with Seth; no pressure of a looming marriage involved. Surely that would be worth it? Casting a sly look at her twin, Roselin smiled as she stepped behind the dressing screen to change into a hunter green dress; one of which she had worn often for riding and broke in well for climbing.

Well then? What do you think? Not quiet royal anymore! Stepping out from behind the screen, Roselin spun in a circle to reveal the simple dress and her hair hanging loose, unvarnished by any insignia or class identification. The only thing that could remotely stand out was her duo colored eyes and the moon necklace made by Seth.