So, what have I missed? Have any fist-fights broken out?” Colonel Merrich asked. Wondering who would discuss such a thing at a ball, Cinderella risked a glance over her shoulder and choked on her sausage.Ĭolonel Merrich and Lord Diederick-both mask-less and grim faced-strolled in her direction, heading for the drinks. Furthermore, the last time goblins were seen in Trieux was over a century ago. Goblins moved in packs, but typically the packs didn’t group up together due to the petty natures of the creatures.

We left them at the Semonè fortification for medical attention.”Ĭinderella chewed her snacks and considered the voices and the implications of their conversation.

“Three packs-which was an unexpected surprise. My valet was dumping water on my head to get the goblin slime out of my hair as we rode back.” “-barely made it back in time for the ball. She stood there, trying to decide between a wine or an odd, sweet-smelling juice, when she heard male voices strolling in her direction. When she reached the tables of food, she greedily took several pieces of sausage-having discovered she had a fondness for it-and approached the table awash with drinks. She stole off to the refreshments, doing her best to dart behind ladies with large skirts and men of immense bulk. Cinderella could scarcely understand her popularity among the men-masked and parading around with the fair skin of a Trieux lady as she was-but she rarely had a moment alone and did not have time to grab more than a few morsels from the refreshments before a new man would request her to dance with them.Īfter hours of dancing, Cinderella was hot and thirsty. A definite must-read.This pattern continued for some time. This story is beautiful, magical and it’s a wonderful experience. It also overturns the ‘model minority’ stereotype with a deliciously twisty story that will leave you breathless.

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