Chapter 55

MADAME LUCILLE AGE: 62 ----------------------------------------------------------- "In the eighteenth century, Crysauralia formed alliances with... umm..." I wobbled a bit as I thought about the answer. The tutor pursed her lips as she waited for my response. I tried to think back to a few months ago when dad had been talking about treaties. Ugh. I should have paid more attention. "Don't stop walking," she instructed when I paused to steady the stack of books on my head. "Keep your back straight, Elizabeth!" "Harydia and Nappa?" I guessed as I tried to keep the books on my head from falling. Her small yet piercing eyes informed me that I was wrong. Currently, I was being tutored in Kingdom History while working on my posture and grace. Before this had been a class on etiquette and before that was public speaking. Me agreeing to stay as Ashton's betrothed meant that until the contract was nullified, I had to learn to play the part. Whe