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Hours seemed to pass by as I sat on the floor in the blue room, skimming through the pages of one of the books I brought with me from the library. I knew midday had come and gone. My mind wandered to Klaus, who I supposed was very confused by my outburst. With my anger quelled, the chill of embarrassment crept in and took its place. How was I to face him after my behavior?
A shift of daylight peeked through the window, causing me to turn my gaze towards it. The sun was setting; the sky was turning a brilliant shade of gold and autumn red. Another day was over. Another day closer to the prince’s wedding. Dread began to overwhelm my chest, knowing it was to take place in a few day’s time after Crestwood returned. I didn’t have very much time left with the prince. The Princess of Foix de
