"My lady, it's time to change into your nightdress. His majesty will be joining you soon". Aria eyes opened on hearing Nerissa's voice. She stirred to lie on her back as she rubbed her eyes to expell the drowsiness from them. "What time is it?". She asked Nerissa sleepily. "It's dusk, My lady". Nerissa said. She took her hand and helped her up gently. It was dusk already? She had returned to her chambers after leaving the king's study, she had changed into a more comfortable dress, had her lunch and had gone to bed to get some rest. She had no idea so much time had passed. "How are you feeling, my lady?". Nerissa asked her. She nodded once. "I feel alright, thank you". She replied, her voice dull from having just woken up. Nerissa helped her out of bed gently, she had already laid

