The package eventually found its way into the hands of a royal servant and he was to present the important delivery to the Queen. By the time it arrived, however, the Queen was nowhere to be found in the throne hall. Instead, Princess Hannah occupied the chamber, seated where she often received minor reports in the Queen's absence.
"Your Highness, this package just arrived and was marked as important for the Queen," the servant said respectfully.
"I'll make sure the Queen receives it," Hannah replied, and the servant bowed before withdrawing.
Once she was alone, Hannah loosened the cords securing the small red pouch and poured its contents into her palm.
The moment her eyes landed on the pendant and chain, her breath caught in her throat as disbelief swept across her face.
This... this was the same pendant the Queen used to wear, and if she remembered correctly, the matching one belonged to Princess Sophia.
