I woke up the following day with maids crowding around my bed. My eyes widened at the sight of the maids, and I instinctively covered my chest with the blanket.
"Good morning, Michaela."
"Good... Good morning." I stuttered out. "I don't mean to be rude, but what are you all doing in the room? Are you watching me sleep?"
"Oh, we are. It was under King Lucian's orders."
"Lucian? Why would he?" I was confused.
"It would appear that His Highness prepared something for the two of you today. He wanted us to make sure you were ready as soon as you woke up from your sleep."
"Couldn't you have waited outside and just gone inside when you heard noises coming in the room? This nearly gave me a heart attack." I frowned.
I was not in the mood for any of this today. Last night was terrible a
