Dawn arrived sooner than I thought. Mainly because I spent the entire night tossing and turning, my heart pounding with anxiety and anticipation. Why did Prince Arkin wish for me to wake up at dawn? Was he by any chance thinking of spending time with me? No, that couldn’t be possible. He abhorred me; the loathing was evident in his eyes every time he spoke to me. So then why did he order me to wake up so early? Was it possible he wished to exile me and did not want the Palace to witness my departure? Yes, this could be possible. However, he had yet to send the decree ordering my exile.
With heavy eyes I got out of bed and washed my face with cold water to rid myself of sleep before donning a new dress and a veil and finally emerging from my chambers. I wanted to eat something but forced
