• The Princess •

"Yes, my dear." My mother hugged me one final time after the lengthily explanation. "The sorceress should be in the library if you wish to meet her."

"Of course." I stood and smiled. "Goodnight, mother."

"Goodnight M-!" She stopped and fell to the floor, clutching her stomach.

"Mother?!" I ran over to her. "Mother are you okay?!"

"Get... the Sorceress... quickly..." Her face went white.

I bolted out of the room and made my way to the library.