Prologue
"Are you sure she is the only heir?"
"Yes, your majesty. She is the only grandchild of Alice. The one that the oraculum has shown us."
"Very well then. We shall summon her here tomorrow. McTwisp, are you prepared to go fetch Miss Lydia?"
"Of course your Majesty. I will go at once."
"Perfect. Thank you."
The White Queen stood at the window of her very large meeting room. She dismissed her court and when she was alone, smiled to herself.
"An heir."