For the next week, I remained locked up in my room, healing and avoiding the outside world.
Wilson hadn't come to find me, nor had Elias. The only thing I could guess was that Elias understood that I needed my space and had decided to allow me as much as I needed.
At least for a week at most. By the time that week was up, a knock sounded on my door, indicating that he had enough and that it was time for me to get back to my duties.
Answering, I found Wilson looking apologetic. "I'm sorry, Miss Valerie, but the prince requires your presence."
Nodding, I forced a smile. "Let me wash up and change; I will be out soon."
Agreeing, Wilson remained in place as I closed the door. I didn't waste any time heading to the washroom so I could quickly wash myself up and change clothes. After pullin
