Chapter 11

Hours later, when Cora brought my breakfast, I told her about what I had witnessed. My maid’s face blushed as I spoke, so I immediately guessed that she knew exactly who that woman was.

“We should not speak about unpleasant matters…” Cora whispered as she picked up the tray to leave the room.

Desperate to know what was happening, I did something I had never done before.

“Tell me what you know, Cora, it is an order from your future queen,” I stated firmly.

Using my power in such a way made me feel dirty but I had no choice, I had to know who that woman was. Cora sighed, aware that she had no choice but to tell me.

“Her name is Constance Labelle, she is married to the kingdom’s doctor. Believe