I groaned, stirring as my eyes opened. For a moment, I glanced around, registering my bed.
I sat up, frowning when the spot beside me was cold.
I gasped as I noticed the roses and petals scattered on the ground, in the middle of it was a small note.
My stomach stirred as I got off, picking it up.
-Meeting at 10. I’ll be back before you know it, Little bird-
“I’m so late,” I sat up, raising an eyebrow as one of the maids — Alyra approached me.
“I’m sorry, Ma’am,” she said, gesturing at the door.
Some maids entered, holding a tray and a bouquet.
“Sir said you stay in bed and rest, since you were ill and fell unconscious last night.”
Oh. Did I faint after the kiss? My cheeks heated. What a way to go out.
How could I face myself?
“I can’t stay inside, Alyra. I’ve got work,”
