I collapsed onto the massive bed, exhaustion finally catching up with me. The mattress was so soft that I sank several inches into it. For a moment, I considered how easy it would be to steal one of those billiard sticks or balls I'd spotted earlier. They'd make decent weapons in a pinch. But no, that would be too obvious. I'd have to be smarter than that.
The bed could easily fit three people, but tonight, it felt as empty as my heart. As my body relaxed into the plush comfort, my eyes grew heavy. It was a far cry from the hard ground of Karnak, and despite myself, I curled into a fetal position. The warmth of the room wrapped around me, but it couldn't chase away the creeping loneliness.
Just as I was drifting off, a soft knock jolted me awake.
"The tailor is here, my lady," a servant
