A Song of Shadow and Starlight by Morgan Gauthier EPUB & PDF – eBook Details Online
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- Author: Morgan Gauthier
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I am the heir to the Midorian throne, but I will never be permitted to rule.
Even though I am my parents’ only child, I was born a girl, and by
law I was deemed unfit and therefore unworthy of wearing the crown. So,
why is it that even though I will never have the chance to solely reign over
the Golden Kingdom, must I suffer through my tutor’s endless and tiresome
lessons? Why go through the motions of preparing me to one day succeed
my father, if I will never have the chance to claim my birthright?
Yet here I am, the day before my wedding, listening to this old man
drivel on about the politics and history of the Six Kingdoms of Dalerin.
Ramblings I already know by heart after years of having it mentally beaten
into me. And honestly, these lessons are a complete waste of my time. I’m
not even permitted to venture into my own city, so I doubt I will ever be
allowed to travel to another kingdom in the name of diplomacy.
As I do most afternoons, I tune Master Kaius out and let my mind wander
to more pleasant thoughts, like my upcoming wedding to Lord Commander
Bastian Tarkin. My heart flutters at just the thought of marrying my
childhood best friend. Not too many people are so fortunate, and I count my
blessings that my parents didn’t promise me to someone else. Bastian and I
grew up together and though our marriage was arranged when I was still in
infancy, I can honestly say, I’m marrying the love of my life and I can’t wait.
“Princess Ilaria!” Master Kaius crinkles his eyebrows as he pounds his
cane on the white marble floors. “Mind wandering again?” He shakes his
head in obvious irritation. “This is exactly why women are not permitted to
rule the Midorians. You show a disturbing lack of focus.”
I know I shouldn’t let his words rile me. I’m still recovering from the last
lecture my mother gave me for ruffling the old man’s feathers, but what the
hell?
“Apologies, Master Kaius.” I say, flashing an innocent smile, though my
words are laced with venom. “Perhaps, if you did not lull me to sleep with
your boring drivel, I would be a more attentive student.”
His brown eyes widen in surprise before his nostrils flare, rippling
wrinkles across his tan, weathered face. “I have never been more
disrespected in all my years of teaching in the Golden Palace. Your parents
will hear of this.”
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