-Grace-
“Grace! I’m glad you’re here!”
As soon as I returned home, a servant informed me that my father wanted to see me. He was in his study and had been searching for me most of the day. I hoped he hadn’t grown suspicious of how long Will and I had been gone. From Will’s worried expression, it was clear he feared the same. Why else would my father be asking for me? He had been so absorbed in the preparations that I had barely seen him, except when I was sick.
I paused for a moment, staring at the door leading into his office. I glanced at Will beside me, knowing he couldn’t come in with me. My father had only asked for me and didn’t want anyone else present. Will gave me a reassuring nod, which bolstered my courage to knock. When my father told me to come in, I entered to find him wai
