Mari gathered what she would need from a fountain pen to a piece of paper she would have to scribble on. Of course, she had to make the message believable or Ira would not fall for it. She had only one chance to get Ira to believe that I was in danger. If she failed this first attempt, he would be very skeptical of the next ones to come and there might not be anyone willing to go and help me. That is, except for Ven, but that would only ruin Mari's plans instead of assisting with them.
She secretly made her way into my bedroom without being noticed. It was a short walk and no one saw her as the servants were either busy elsewhere or serving at the dinner that Iris was hosting. The queen had become very fond of being the center of attention at dinner, especially when she had to flaunt the
