Alexa My feet felt heavier with each step I took. I crumpled the thong in my hands as I went to look for her. She should have answers to my questions. I prayed earnestly that she would confess the thong was hers... But if it was, then she must have had an affair with the king. "Argh," I murmured silently as I walked. She raised her face, shoving her bright smile at me. "You missed me so quickly?" she asked, smiling. I gave a smile, though it was far from reaching my eyes. "Vivian, is this yours?" I stretched forth my hands, revealing the item I held. She picked it up, inspecting it. "No, Your Highness, it's not mine." She shook her head. "Where did you find it?" she added, returning the thong to me. "I found it on the floor in my room after you left to wash." "Oh, the

