Synopsis

A ripple of discontent flowed through the hive. The news had spread like pollen on the wind: a possibility, however improbable, that their beloved keeper might seek a connection with the Queen of the honeybee colony. Discomfort bloomed amongst the worker bees, a low hum of apprehension vibrating beneath the usual industrious buzz. It was a matter of delicate balance, of respect for tradition and the intricate social order they had always known. The thought of such a union felt…unsettling. A brea