A New Development

ELORA

Overwhelmed, I collapsed on the bed without getting out of the dress hoping that at least I could forget my problems if I napped, unfortunately the quiet of this wing made it hard to fall asleep, I tossed and turned and even counted sheep but eventually gave up as I was too disturbed to sleep.

I couldn’t help but note the difference between this side of the castle and the servant’s quarters I’d stayed in with my siblings.

Instead of the regular chatter down at the staff quarters, no sound could be heard except the occasional rustle of what seemed like wind moving through the flowers. The sky looked clearer from the large clean windows on the far side of the wall, in a beautiful shade of midnight blue. From my position on the bed, I had a fantastic view of the stars through the large window as they twinkled, teasing me.

At least, they didn't have to worry about duties as the king's breeder.

I sighed turning over, my aching as I thought of my mother back at Alkarod. I wondered ho