Chapter 19
Donna’s entire body froze when she entered the room full of white dresses. The light from the tower windows against the butter yellow and white walls made this space feel magical, though she should have expected it. This was a royal palace.
She clutched her flower necklace and turned toward the queen. “I can have any one of these?”
“Absolutely.” The queen walked toward a side table, set with tea and small vanilla cakes.
Donna followed her and Beth who went to join the queen and Martina, Blackwell’s mother. She sucked in her breath. Was it rude to ask about money? She didn’t want Blackwell to be surprised with a bill he hadn’t expected. “And they are free?”
“My gift to you.” The queen didn’t blink as she gestured toward the racks. A servant poured her a cup of tea once she w
