ARIA:
Daneesha had given me good advice on giving Lyall space. But how could I do that when he had promised to see me and failed?
How could I live through the whole of today without seeing him? I mean, it was already dark and the Palace was very quiet now. I was the only one awake, it seemed.
I kept tossing from one side to the other, sitting up each time I heard a sound and hoping it was Lyall sneaking into my room. I gripped my sheets hard, trying not to think too much. I forced myself to sleep. I shut my eyes tightly and willed myself to sleep.
My eyes flew open at the sound of footsteps coming down from the corridor and this time, I didn't hesitate to fly out of my bed, over to the door. I leaned into it, pressing my ear into the wooden surface and waiting for a slight knock or L
