"Princess, wake up."
Aralyn was deep in sleep until she heard tapping and hushed voices.
"Oh gods, can I not sleep in peace?" she groaned, opening her eyes to see her two servants, Pearl and Paulina, hovering.
Their faces held a mix of urgency and anxiety.
"Princess, you should transform to your human form now. It's time to start preparing... for your wedding."
That word, "wedding" snapped Aralyn fully awake.
Her wedding.
Today!!!
How could she forget?
Literally the worst day of her life.
She shifted into her human form. As the transformation completed, her body clothed itself in light fabric.
"My princess, let's go to your chambers," Paulina said gently.
"The Queen also said the entire family is to dine together by the 8th hour."
A family dinner. Aralyn rolled her eyes.
"Is that really necessary? I mean... can I skip it?"
"No, Princess," Pearl replied quickly, glancing at Paulina.
They both knew it wasn't optional.
