WINTER
'That's Queen Kirana's Mother.'
Eira’s words kept echoing in my head. No matter how many times I turned on the bed, sleep wouldn’t come.
Morning came while I was still staring at the ceiling. I dragged myself to take a bath. When I finally stepped out of my room, the castle halls were already alive with chatter. The maids gossiping about Kirana's mother would be staying for quite some time.
I went to call Valtor for breakfast, but I found out he was already in his study, deep in meetings. Then Loran told me he was with Kirana’s mother and wouldn’t be available until tonight.
Disappointment tugged at me.
Sighing, I turn to leave. Only to find myself face-to-face with Lilith.
“You smell like the kitchen…”
“What are you doing here?” I asked flatly, choosing to ignore the jab.
