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CHAPTER 31 - LURKING SHADOWS

The next few days passed and I didn't hear from the king. It was as if the earth has swallowed him completely. My walks around the library and garden became more often, hoping to come across him as there was no permission to go meet him in his private chamber. Even if I wanted to go meet him, would I? He would only think I have started to fall in love with him and I can't do without seeing him. No way! I couldn't bring such a thought into his head. But that still wouldn't stop me from moving around the palace because I knew I would eventually see him.

I stood at the threshold of my chamber, ready to step out into the corridors of the palace. The air felt heavy with anticipation as I prepared to face the day ahead. But as I took a step forward, my path was obstructed by a familiar figure – Eirene.

Her presence jolted me, and all my desires of venturing out dissipated like smoke. Like, what on earth did she want this time? With a tinge of hesitancy, I took a step back, retre
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