Chapter 109

"Well, here you can have all the clothes you want. See, you look lovely!" I exclaimed, turning her to face the full-length mirror. She gasped when she saw her reflection. She was silent, tilting her head to the right as she surveyed herself. "My mother used to tell me about the Moon Goddess. I always imagined she wore white..." Valeen mumbled, smoothing the fabric. "When you stand in front of the council, they'll be expecting to see a savage rogue. But you're a princess. They will listen to what you have to say." I smiled, leading her to sit down so I could brush her hair. I braided her hair into a lovely coronet at the top of her head. "I...I am scared..." She mumbled, her hands shaking. "You are far braver than any of the generals in that room. You risked your life to send a message across the border and you stuck your neck out to help our cause. We are grateful to you, Valeen, and I am honored to call you my sister." There was silence. Valeen sighed and looked at herself in the mirr