The next morning made it nearly impossible for me to get out of bed. I tried, I really tried but my body screamed in protest and forced me to stay in bed. However, Prince Arkin’s orders were clear so I had to get out of bed no matter how much it hurt. And it hurt a lot.
The slightest movement had me crying out but I forced myself to ignore it and ate breakfast after bathing. Arkin had ordered the court ladies to have my breakfast sent to me before I went out to learn combat from him, and I was incredibly grateful to him for it as I was hungry and almost devoured the food when it came to me.
Once I’d eaten I left my chambers and made my way to the training grounds, my heart hammering with anticipation and excitement. I couldn’t believe he agreed to teach me. And he did not run away afte
