CHAPTER Thirty Five
ALLEGRA Point Of View
When I realized I had only heard the knock in my dream, I sprang to my feet. Just as I was ready to lay again, there was a definite knock, although it was mild. My hands and feet were shivering, but I had no idea why. I moved over to the door and let it open.
One of the guards was visible to me standing behind the door. He told me, "Ma'am Carla said I should ask if you are ready yet." "Just a little while," I said, trying to grin. "Collect the guards and servants. I'll soon be downstairs with all of you.
"He turned to go, nodding. When he was gone, I sighed deeply and dropped to the ground till my butt was in contact with the ground. I was not interested in going anywhere today, least of all the orphanage.
I had a sneaking suspicion that I
