Cindra’s POV
I hadn’t been convinced this was a good idea. The moment Kora pulled out this short, tight, glittery dress, I’d thought better of it. But she was convincing and had coerced me into it. She’d been a storm, and I’d been too caught up in her enthusiasm to do anything but let her have her way. The whole situation felt mischievous like she was up to something but not malicious.
It was nice.
Now, we were outside in the woods, almost free of the castle. Then, we heard a voice shouting at us, and with my luck, it was Queen Bridget again, back to smack the bruises that Kora had just covered with makeup back into visibility on my face. She was definitely insane enough to blame me for all of this.
Then, Helio sighed in relief. I turned and saw Kalinda coming toward us, dressed in a m
