Page 24 of Heir of Draga

The awkward silence between them made Joslynn sad. They were both aware of the chasm still before them and only time could close it. “I hope that one day you’ll be able to attend my own wedding.” It was a carefully worded statement. An invitation and a plea for hope that they’d all be there when it finally occurred.

“Of course.” Adelina stepped down once the ladies finished fussing and took Joslynn’s hands in her own. The princess kissed each of her cheeks and thanked her again. “We’ll get there, Jos. It just takes time.”

“I know.” And she did. Nothing was ever immediate, especially repairs. “And I plan to be here for as long as it takes. You look absolutely stunning. Varan is a lucky male.” Then she kissed Adelina’s cheeks as the princess had done for her.

They were closing the gap between them and that made Joslynn happier than she’d thought possible.

But she knew as she studied the changed princess that the times ahead wouldn’t be easy. With the king and Raena’s passing it set so much into a precarious state, not to mention the war itself. The royal family that came out the other side of this war would not be the same who came to visit her on the Royal Tour all those months ago.

It would be a metamorphosis – for good or for bad was yet to be seen. Joslynn only hoped they would still recognize the kind-hearted princess when all was said and done. The sweet, tender female was one she didn’t think the galaxy could afford to lose.

When the doors burst open to admit the Queen Mother and Elara with Giselle following behind, Joslynn made her exit while they were all distracted with the diamond tiara Adele held.

As the doors closed behind her, Joslynn found Sirus standing exactly where she’d left him and she smiled. “That went well. Now, let’s go find our seats.”

“I’m glad,” Sirus said, patting her hand.

Joslynn leaned into her future husband and breathed him in. Anything was possible with him by her side.

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