Lady Sophia stirred in bed, her fingers reaching for the part where Prince Alexander would have been. But it was empty, and she gave a small sigh, feeling herself deflate. She let out a small sigh, then lay back, her eyes blinking up to the white ceilings. It was dome shaped, colours splattered around it, but for some reason, it all felt so dark.
"My lady?"
She turned to the door, then gave a small sigh. "Who is it?"
"My lady, tis I, Marianah."
She swallowed, then sat up. "Is something wrong?"
"No, Your Highness. But...you have received a letter from Rosewood fort."
Her eyes widened, and she peeled the covers off her, then ran the distance to the door. Marianah smiled at her eagerness, then handed the letter to her. She gave a big smile, loving the feel of the scroll in her fingers a
