Lila had overcome Nichol's rejection, but it would be a while before she overcame Lord Reimfred's. The day after fighting with the prince, Kira cared more about her sister than about herself. Women cannot walk around suffocating in their own feelings for the sake of survival - both Kira and Lila knew this well. But it was hard not to get carried away by those dull sensations of insecurity, misunderstanding, regret and disappointment. At least they had Mrs. Virrin, who, even without knowing everything that was happening, always had something smart to say and a warm hug. They knew everything was going to be fine eventually.
Nichol spent the morning quietly and Kira too, nothing but formalities were said by neither. The day was busy for the prince, who received a letter from his brother from
