Milena had never imagined she would be late at one of the Queen's dinners. However, she had never imagined the two Princes would decide to visit her on the same day, either, and keep her busy until she forgot the time. As she hurried to change, she kept repeating herself that she definitely needed to thank Bella some more later.
The De Iris sisters, too, showed up at her door just when she was coming out, properly dressed for a formal dinner with Her Highness. Internally, Milena noted that this was one way to see who her true friends were; the ones that made sure she didn't make a fool of herself in front of the Queen...
Thankfully, the timing was just right when they showed up in the dining room. Only half of the candidates were there, all the vampires plus Aurora de Camellia, and, most
