Dawn had shown itself to everyone and was welcomed with warm arms. Karine arrived at the assigned guest house pale, trembling, and disorganized like one who had lost count of time. She dashed in without delay and freshened up, but the images, his words… those red eyes couldn’t be forgotten, not in a hurry.
Meanwhile, Louissa was still around searching for her. It wasn’t until the sun had risen that Louissa returned to the guest house, and there on the front lodge sat Karine, all flustered, visibly trembling and lost in thought.
“My princess,” Louissa rushed forward. “Where have you been? I’ve searched everywhere for you.”
Karine snapped out of her thoughts. “I… I am okay,” she stammered.
Louissa didn’t believe a word she said. This was not the Karine she was used to. For someone who ha
