At the pre-Coronation Ceremony in front of the Palace, a footman set fire to my arrow tip.
"The Ceremonial shooting of the flaming arrow through the Coronation ring."
I was wearing my Wedding dress still.
I drew my bow like Nicholas taught me.
I fired the arrow at the hooped ring.
It was on a raised plinth.
Lilly bit her lip.
The ring burst into flames.
I was thrilled.
So was Lilly.
She took the Majordomo's staff.
Lilly banged it on the ground.
I smiled at my audience.
I turned away.
My smile faded.
I gazed wistfully at my bow.