Chapter 17 Leaving Royalty

• Mia went into the adulation hall to offer incense and prayers to the moon goddess for the journey ahead of her. In the last six days, she had made preparations for her leaving and had prayed every day since then. This would be the last time she'd offer prayer at the adulation hall and her heart leapt at the thought.
• She made all her plans to escape in secrecy and didn't even let Lydia, her maid, know of it. She feared that would leave Lydia vulnerable because knowledge of such could be used against her. The only two people aware of her escape were Edward and herself.
• "Moon Goddess, I pray for your guide, I pray for your counsel, I pray for your wisdom. And I pray for your light to shine and show me the way." She finished and rose to her feet, heading out of the temple and back to her chambers.