Nostalgia!

(A monotonous evening in Lotus Palace)

'Uhm!'

Yawning sleepily, Aylin stretched her slender hands and cracked her knuckles, before focusing again on the slightly yellowish pages of the large book in front of her eyes.

Her back was aching between her shoulder blades.

She closed her sleepy eyes and instantly, a smooth but insistent voice spoke from behind, "Her Royal Highness, don't fall asleep. You still have to finish reading this book."

Puffing her cheeks, Aylin instantly turned in Gav's direction as she complained, "Gav! I am feeling sleepy. Can't we just finish this book tomorrow?"

"No way!"