[Meredith].
The next morning, I woke to a pale morning light slipping through the curtains.
After freshening up, I told Draven I was going to pick up Xamira for breakfast, and his expression softened immediately.
"Go," he said with a small smile. "She will like that."
I smiled back and left before he could say anything else.
Xamira's bedroom smelled faintly of lavender. Her nanny was already there, helping her button her dress. Xamira turned when she saw me, her face lighting up.
"My lady!"
She hopped off the stool and ran straight to me, arms wrapping around my waist. I laughed softly and bent to her height.
"Good morning, little sun," I said.
Her nanny bowed politely. "Good morning, Luna."
I nodded in greeting, then smoothed Xamira's hair. "Did you sleep well?"
She nodded enthusiastically. "I dreamed of green horses."
"Green?" I teased. "That sounds serious."
She giggled and slipped her hand into mine as if it belonged there. I signalled her nanny, then led Xamira out.
