The Fall of Varlana: Book 1 of The Rule of Wisdom

She hummed a sweet song as she washed the king's dishes.

I wonder when I'll see him again. He's so wonderful. And we're to be married!

She twirled around in joy and laughed as soap suds flew about the room.

"Knock, knock."

Her heart skipped a beat and she turned to smile at her beloved. She ran across the room and jumped into Jakfa's arms.

"Little Bird, you'll knock me over."

"I love it when you call me Little Bird."

Jakfa smiled and kissed her. "I can't stay, but I wanted to see you one more tim...