Chapter 35
A great cheer and the babble of excited voices rising from the courtyard woke me. Groggily, I got out of bed, pulled a blanket about my shoulders, and went to the window. Peeking out, I could see sunlight glinting off armor, and the blue-and-white banners of Fiorland mixed with the gold pennants of Raine.
It seemed war had been averted.
Relief rose like a bubble in my chest. Then popped when I remembered that the king would be sending for us soon. With a sigh, I went to stand before my wardrobe. I had no intention of re-donning the elvish gown, but I could scarcely appear wearing my nightdress. No matter how much I wished to creep back into bed.
I chose a misty blue dress, grimacing as I struggled to lace it. The arms were constricting, the bodice felt too tight, and for a m
