“Still your tongue or see that it’s done for you!”

“May I be excused I have other important matters to attend to?”

“Important matters, like frolicking with the stable girl?” Dana didn’t need a mirror hearing her mothers words she was sure all the color had drained completely from her face.

“Did you think you could keep such a secret from me?”

“How did you——–.”

“I am queen, “she says cutting her off, “I know of all things taken place in my kingdom why do you think I had you summoned before sunrise?” Dana was speechless.

“No one including you or your sister may piss or shit without me being informed!”

“Maia, apologies for interruption perhaps we should leave and make later arrangements, “her guest spoke as the conversation between Maia and Dana tended to intensify with each passing minute.

“No, please stay do not let allow a small quarrel between my daughter and I turn you from your empty stomachs you are our honored guests it will———-.”

“They are your guests not mine, “Dana says sternly standing to her feet attempting to walk towards the door. If her mother never spoke another word the fact she knew of Lara angered her beyond reason.

“My dear child you are mistaken they have not traveled a great distance to simply entertain me as you are the true honored guest, “she says before taking a sip of wine.

“I am not and knew nothing of this senseless celebration!”

“How is Lara by the way? Is her family well?”

“Mother, with all due respect do not press upon subject further!”

“You love her don’t you?” Dana, found it difficult to speak as any information given her mother she would somehow use it against her. After remaining silent for a few seconds her mother had her answer.

“You do love her the truth lay within in your eyes, “she pauses for a moment before continuing to speak, “That’s unfortunate to give your heart to someone unworthy of such.”

“She is more than worthy!”

“I gave warning when you were to be wed it would be to my choosing. My dearest Dana, I agree apologies are in order for not properly rendering introduction as I believe now is the time.  Dana, this is Queen Valerie ruler and overseer of Pyrus, those are her two sisters Princess Ve’ron and Princess Vanessa, the lovely lady on the end that is Queen Valeries daughter Princess Niala your future and soon to be wife.”