Princess Without A Palace: A King Thrushbeard Fairy Tale - Plot & Excerpts
Her face was swollen, her eyes were puffy, and her shoulders were slumped in defeat as she quietly folded her blankets in the corner. “Maria, didn’t Liesel sleep at all?” Roderick pulled his sister aside to ask. “Neither of us did,” Maria replied irritably. “She kept us both awake. I swear there was not a squeak or sound that did not startle her and cause her to light her candle and inspect everything around her. Brother, I cannot afford the way she burns through candles.” “I’ll replace what she uses,” he assured. “You shouldn’t have to,” Maria contested. She then folded her arms and demanded, “Look at me, Roderick.” He dragged his gaze from Liesel to fully face his sister. “Are you really intent on following through with this plan? I think she’s hopeless.” He shrugged off her concern. “I prefer to think of it as a great challenge.” “It shouldn’t have to be your challenge.” “I made a promise to her father, Maria. I cannot break it now.”
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