ISSABELL'S POV
Today is my actual nineteenth birthday and I woke up feeling unwell. My entire body feels stiff and full of aches.
"Shall I inform his Highness that you are not feeling well, my lady?" one maid inquires, her face etched with concern.
"Yes, he will definitely summon the physician at once," Her companion chimes in, agreeing but I shake my head, dismissing their concerns.
"I just need to get some good rest and I'll be fine," I assert confidently. "There is no need to trouble Prince Nathan." I add in a more authorative voice and the maids reluctantly nod in agreement.
"Very well, we shall leave you to have your rest, my lady," they bow respectfully before quietly exiting the room. As the door closes, I take a deep breath, savoring the temporary solitude.
I blow out the c
