Page 91 of Crypts and Crimes

CHAPTER FOURTEEN

Confession of a princess:

I have a secret.

A white butterfly found it for me in a bookstore.

It is the key I needed to unlock the mystery.

IBENT OVERmy writing desk, carefully dissecting the gifted flower. My eyes darted back to the FLOWER OF FERTILITY book, rereading the page. I squinted as I cut into the base of the bloom.

Mother could have told me what to do properly.

But I did not think that was a safe option.

I scanned back to the tome, the same writing as the SEED OF CREATION book—same binding, same color. It was its counterpart.

My cheeks puffed out as I removed the ovary from the flower, gently lifting it in front of my face, studying what could be the salvation of my kingdom. It appeared as insignificant as the seed.

Two unassuming gifts from the Fae…

I prayed it was true; they were mightier than they appeared.

Theyneededto be.

I placed the ovary into my mouth and swallowed.

No one would keep me from protecting my kingdom.

Not King Traevon.

Not King Athon.

Not even me.

THE ADVENTURES WILL CONTINUE…