Emily’s POV
I will accept him. It’s a chance for me to get revenge on Damien — on what he did to me. Ethan might not know it, but this engagement is more than love or choice. It’s my power. My way out. And for once, I feel like the one holding the reins.
It was already past 8 p.m. The palace halls were quiet, swallowed in a peaceful kind of silence. I had just taken a long bath and changed into a simple vest and a pair of soft, cotton shorts. Nothing fancy. Nothing alluring. Yet, strangely, a small part of me wondered if he would see me tonight.
I hadn't eaten dinner. The cook didn’t come by like usual. Maybe she forgot, or maybe she was off. It didn’t matter. I wasn’t particularly hungry. Most days, I just stayed indoors. My world had become this room — the only place I went was the ga
