It's been two weeks since I woke up, and I still stay in Orpheus' room. It wasn't because I was still scared to go outside; I still have nightmares about that day, but I'm gradually overcoming them. I locked myself up in the king's room for a week before having the courage to go out to the hall and my room without shaking in fear, and besides, I was slowly warming up to Kyros.
He hasn't really said much to me, and he hasn't tried to hurt me either. Just like Orpheus promised, he always stayed out the door, only coming in to check on me once in a while.
Speaking of the king, he has been really busy these past few days. Things in the palace have also been hectic, with the maids running around trying to finish up their tasks, especially today. There was a royal ball being held this evening,
