Chapter Seventeen

As I hear the knock on my door, I groggily open my eyes and try to shake off the last remnants of sleep. I get up from my bed, feeling the softness of the sheets against my skin, and make my way to the door.

I open it to find a group of maids, all with smiles on their faces. They greet me, and then they tell me that it's time for my ice bath before I go to exercise with my personal guard.

My heart skips a beat. I knew that the competition was going to be tough, but I didn't expect it to start so early in the morning. I nod my head, trying to put on a brave face, as the maids lead me to the bathroom.

The bathroom is beautiful, with white marble tiles and golden fixtures. The room is lit by candlelight, giving the room an ethereal glow. The maids enter the room with a bucket of ice packs and they tell me to get in.

I hesitantly step into the bath, feeling the cold water against my skin. At first, the cold feels harsh and it takes my breath away. But as I settle into the bath, I begin to