Victoria’s POVThe rumor about the miscarriage, along with the sadness for the royal heir gone, spread like wildfire.The entire palace seemed to accept it. Everyone except me.Something just didn't feel right.I stood by my chamber window with my hands clasped behind my back, looking out onto the courtyard. It had rained, and the stones were gleaming under the morning sun. Some maids walked across the courtyard with baskets in hand, whispering and glancing at rooms above.It has been three days since she supposedly fell and lost that child everyone called a blessing from the Moon Goddess. The healers claim she is improving, and Adrian is standing vigil over her like a mourning husband. The rest of the palace just lapped up the tale, as always.Not me.I know a lie when I see one. After all, I've told innumerable ones and can make out the sight of one with scorn.I turned away from the window and walked over to my desk, expressionless. The report from the council and border patrol lay
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