The Rebels

Sierra was still waiting patiently in the Queen’s chamber, she was made to sit on a chair facing the mirror. She heaved a sigh as she raised her head, both of her hands on her knees to straighten her back.

A sudden sound came from the door and they flinched as they turned their face to the source of the sound.

Then, they saw the door coming open and the King walked inside with Queen Tamara.

“Greetings My King, Greetings my Queen” they chorused as they bent their body slightly.

Sierra stood up to face them with uneasiness glinting in her eyes.

Queen Tamara dismissed the maids.

Sierra’s eyes were on the maids till they were out of sight, even when they closed the door, Sierra could not look away to settle with the situation she was in.

“The King has agreed to help you Sierra” Queen Tamara said.

“What?” The question rolled out of Sierra’s mouth before she could process the words.

“I mean… why would the king help me?” She asked with a puzzled look, her eyes traveling between the two peopl