Chapter 8

Prinarch Cole DeLorentes Age: 75 Prin Odette DeLorentes Age: 74 *°* The entire palace was abuzz with preparations for the arrival of the Prinarch and Prin. Reporters would no doubt be stationed outside the gates of the palace in order to catch even the smallest glimpse of the previous rulers of Crysauralia. Such a visit was rare and was welcomed with excitement from the palace staff, who chatted amongst themselves in animated whispers whenever they thought no-one was watching. I was excited too, since it would be my first time meeting Emperor Caden's parents. I'd seen them in textbooks and occasionally on TV but never in real life-they were extremely private after all. I smoothed my dress and risked one last glance in the mirror before heading downstairs. Prin Odette was a fan of dark colors and usually dressed in solemn hues. It was rumored that ever since her younger son had passed away she had been engrossed in a perpe