A/N: This wonderful series doesn't belong to me: it belongs to Cinda Williams Chima. I read this series on a recommendation from a friend, and I owe her a huge "thanks" for forcing me to read it; it was fantastic! Anyways, please read and review!
Prequel: A Note
To whoever is reading this: I am writing now because I have gotten involved in a plot that is dangerous, and complex, and that I don't even know in full yet. All I know is that Princess Mellony is in danger, and I'm the only one who knows about this. Even Queen Raisa ana'Marianna doesn't know about this plot yet. My only chance to stop this plot is to run. I leave this letter in the hands of Ms. Margaret Gray, in the hopes that whomever she gives this to will understand that I am innocent of the accusations against me, and I would stand trial, but I can't stop this plot if I don't run. Please don't pursue me. Tell the guard not to pursue me. I need to try to stop this the best I can, and I can't say anything in the fear that this will fall into the wrong hands. I hope that when I return, the charges against me will have been disproven, and I will have stopped the plot. Goodbye.
-Aarin
