How a Firewood Girl Captured the Heart of a Prince Who Came Home to Marry Another Woman

His hand reached for the rail, but missed.

“Ibuka!” Queen Nenna screamed.

The sound that followed shook the whole palace.

Guards rushed in. A maid dropped a tray. The king’s voice thundered from the inner chamber.

Within seconds, the old staircase was surrounded by panic.

Prince Ibuka lay at the bottom, breathing hard, his hand pressed against the floor.continue reading …