Prologue: Ashlyn's POV (point of view)
"Addie! Slow down!" I protest while trying to keep up with my little sister as she runs through the meadow not far from our village.
She stops and turns to look at me with an exaggerated sigh. "Took you long enough," she teases as I reach her.
I roll my eyes and say "we can't be long; we have to be back in time to help Mother with the meal."
"Do we have too? I just want to stay and lay in the grass," she says her shoulders drooping.
"Yes we have too, Audra. You know that," I say exasperated. She's such a free spirit; she would rather be outside than doing her chores. Plus she is always getting into trouble and dragging me along with her.
She sighs again and lifts the skirt of her dress so she can sit on the ground. I sigh as well and take a seat next to her as she starts to pick wildflowers and blades of grass to make a crown.
A few minutes later I join her and decide to make a necklace made out of the grass and flowers. When we finish she places the crown on my head and I place the necklace around her neck.
"Come, its sundown and Mother will be waiting for us," I say standing and holding out my hand to help her up. "We can come back tomorrow and you can make as many crowns as you please," I add as she hesitates.
"Promise?" she asks hopefully as she grabs my hand.
"Promise," I smile pulling her to her feet.
She grins as we link arms and walk back to the village.
