Arianna had woken up and headed to her room before the king does. Soon after, she was summoned for breakfast, expecting the king to be there—only to be disappointed.
‘I love you.’
Those were the words she had said and meant last night. Her arms still felt as if they were wrapped around him. Did he remember their entire conversation? That he missed her—and that he was going to find a way for them?
Taking a deep breath, Arianna decided to head to the king's chamber.
“Is the king inside?” she asked, hoping for a positive reply.
“Yes, my lady,” the guard replied, and Arianna didn’t waste a moment before stepping inside.
The king was dressing, a maid assisting him while another stood by with his accessories. It seemed he had a council meeting today.
Arianna couldn't help but wonder if it
