Danika stared at Remeta and Sally, who were sleeping beside her, quite oblivious of the world. She watched their laboured breathing. Finally, she got up from the bed when she was sure that sleep had escaped her. She might as well go outside and get some fresh air.
She put on her sleeping robe and walked out of the bedroom. Out in the hallway, it took time before her eyes could adjust to the darkness.
She walked through the empty hallway, her arms wrapping around herself. It was cold outside. She kept her footsteps soundless, so she didn’t wake the guards that were sleeping around the corner. Those on duty just ignored her as she walked.
Finally, she came out of the palace and froze.
The king? Every bone in Danika’s body locked tight, and she blinked her eyes several times to see clear
