Eiko PoV
"Wake up, dear," Mommy said, shaking me slightly. I opened my eyes and saw we were approaching the king's castle.
"Still tired, huh? Last night did get a bit hectic at the end," Daddy said, folding his arms.
I covered my mouth and let out a yawn, still feeling the remnants of sleep tugging at my eyelids. The car rolled smoothly along the cobbled path, and I could see the grand entrance of the castle drawing closer, its tall spires reaching toward the sky.
As we came to a stop, Mommy turned to me with a bright smile. "Are you ready to meet the king and his family, Eiko?"
I nodded, my stomach fluttering with a mix of excitement and nerves. "I think so! But what if I mess up?"
Daddy chuckled softly. "You'll do great, sweetheart. Just be yourself."
