Emily’s POV
The soft sound of a knock made everyone turn towards the door.
“Come in.” I ordered, expecting Marietta to emerge as she normally does whenever the girls are attending to me.
Instead, Aubrey came in and closed the door. I masked the surprise on my face with an empty expression and stared up at her. The last time she had visited, it was to ward off evil energy.
“What brings you to my chamber, Aubrey?” I asked, my voice as majestic as the dress that had been laid down for me.
She grinned, the normal one that makes her look like a Cheshire Cat.
“I was passing by and thought to stop by… as friends that we are.”
“Friends, huh?” I smiled back, a knowing one.
“Yeah…” Her voice trailed off as she walked over to my dress that was hanging from an outer piece on the closet. “This
