BOOK THREE START: THE LION AND THE WITCH

PROLOGUE

**Maeva**

I watched as Thalia masterfully twirled her sword, dancing around gracefully while she sparred with my father, who was beaming. I could tell he was impressed as he attempted to outmaneuver her and failed several times. I dreaded my turn. I did not like sword practice. My sister was faster and more graceful than me.

I sighed loudly and my mother, who was sitting next to me, peeke