“Rosie, please.” Vesper begged, running after me. “The King specifically ordered that you are not to work today.”
I woke to an empty bed that morning. Thorne and I spent the night talking about our lives. How he ruled over his people and how I had a quiet life alone. We talked about our different traditions and cultures until we fell asleep side by side.
“He was called early this morning but made sure and was crystal clear with his commands.” Vesper continued, trailing behind me.
“I have to clean his boots.” I argued, not wanting the happenings from yesterday to change anything. I am the King’s attendant. Just because Thorne didn’t treat me like his servant didn’t mean I shouldn’t work.
Vesper groaned clearly displeased that I wasn’t listening to him. “You know by now that he has a w
