at that same moment Poppy almost ignoring the king took Arons hands assuring him and saying. "It’s okay he means no harm he is being a good father and looking out for you. you’d do the same looking out for Lydia. though he could have asked nicer” she said almost scolding as she glanced at the king.

And there it was, her eyes what eyes! blue no silver. more like the still shine of the depthless ocean reflecting the havens. his breath caught for the moment she looked at him. With alarm he sat up straight, years of being king had fortified him form shocks but this was just about the limit. Poppy was Not human! His shock mostly in hand now he saw she had calmed Arron again and Arron was now eating a second pie but was not happy about what was happening.