Whatever disagreement Ilan and Freya had shared, the Princess was unwilling to divulge any information. Freya had turned away, busying herself with folding strands of Ivy into a basket, talking to herself as she worked. Thea knew better than to interrupt and that no amount of coaxing would make her friend speak before she was ready.
Instead she helped Freya weave together an ivy basket before poking through stems of roses into the decoration. One of the maids tasked with wedding preparations came forward, watching before learning how to make what Freya desired. Task complete, the Princess turned and made her way back inside.
Marcus took over his watch of the Princess and Thea returned to the cottage, hoping to see Sebastian. But the boy was out with Morgana, no doubt racing back and for
