Once I made it to the room, I decided to take a long hot soak in the bath. ALONE.
I'm not sure how long I was in there, but I awoke in a bath that was now cold and fingers that were crinkled.
I got out and got dressed, went to see if there was anything to eat.. and then...
THE KNOCK......
The summons comming at dusk.
Sealed in gold wax this time.
Official. Regal.
Bullshit.
Nyra read the scroll aloud, her voice flat with sarcasm, while Azric picked at his nails like he was already bored, and Sevrin paced the suite like the floor had personally offended him.
“By decree of the High Council, Valkhara Emberborn is required to attend tonight’s Unity Dinner in the Grand Hall to affirm her continued participation in the Trials and alleviate any perception of threat to the realm.”
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