Chapter 19: Hidden Spring

~ Kaelen ~

"I will miss you, my beautiful daughter. We will see you soon enough at your wedding," Queen Althea murmured softly, pulling Kaelen into a fierce, entirely emotional embrace.

Kaelen fiercely fought back the heavy tears that completely threatened to spill over her eyelashes. After spending over a year far away from her beloved family, this entirely final goodbye cut deeply into her hea