Over a century ago..
That very day had been the coronation celebration of King Leon Tudor. The sound of music drifted through the grand ballroom while nobles moved from one conversation to another beneath the glow of countless chandeliers.
Lady Audrey Desdemona, dressed in an elegant fit, stood by one of the open balconies overlooking the capital.
At this point in her life, she was no longer a concubine belonging to Lord Desdemona.
A few years after her reawakening became public news, she had become one of the kingdom's most respected women. Wealth, influence, and reputation had carried her into circles where even the oldest noble families now treated her as an equal.
A sudden voice reached her. "Lady Desdemona."
Audrey turned, and inclined her head. "Your Majesty."
"I've noticed something." King Leon Tudor continued.
She tilted her head slightly. "Oh?"
"You've successfully avoided every nobleman who's attempted to invite you onto the dance floor." he said.
