One thing that never dies

omingly across the table. Fine China set at all the placements with the water glasses already filled. It's like a dream, and one I never wish to wake up from. I see Autumn, my best friend from

ped in front of a woman?" "What's going on?" Everyone is confused and a very few even upset. The loudest screech of all comes from the doorway where I look up to find a pretty blonde woman with green eyes but a very sour facial expression screaming in our direction. "What on EARTH Xander! My poor Xander! You idiot maids can't you see the kings son covered in gravy! Don't just stand there get a towelette!" I glance cautiously at Xander and he is looking at this woman with what I can only describe as love. "Emmalynn" Rose whispers to me. "What?" I'm whispering back. "She was a girlfriend before he left for training. No mate. She has assumed the past few years that she will be the future queen." I just nod to myself. Right now I have no idea how Xander plans to introduce me or to explain. The best decision is just to keep quiet and let Xander handle the situation. I look at him and he's looking at me. "Thank you for saving me" I say calmly. "Always" he replied. That brought a smile to my face. It's wiped off quickly when Emmalynn looks at me in disdain. "And, you are?" She says snootily. I nod my head slightly in a bow of respect and reply "my name is Danica, miss." She rolls her eyes and marches p