Chapter 37 Fated Meeting

• Bobby's breath caught in her throat. The formal acknowledgment of her bloodline sent ripples of shock through the nearby crowd, and she felt Rory stiffen beside her while Donna's sharp intake of breath was barely audible.
• "Your Majesty." Bobby managed a respectful bow, her mind racing. How did Queen Luna Magnolia know her true surname? The question burned on her tongue; demanding answers she wasn't sure she was ready to hear.
• "Walk with me, dear." Magnolia's request carried the gentle authority of someone accustomed to being obeyed. Without waiting for a response, the queen began moving toward the outer edge of the ballroom, where tall windows offered a view of the moonlit gardens.