Sephora's POV
I knew I shouldn't go.
Ten days had passed since my relentless search for what was truly going on. At first, I thought it was all a plot by Sierra to kick me out and have the king to herself, but now I felt it was more than that. I was in serious pain, and as expected I should remain in bed the first few days, under treatment, until I was well enough to be moved around. I had not thought that was possible; I had not dared.
I laid back, contemplating my decision to leave. I will never forget the look of hatred in Sierra's eyes when she walked in earlier.
The exposure of the assassin had provided an unpleasant and abrupt ending to her facade. However, none of the out-of-the-picture guests had been inconvenienced by it, as all had their plans to continue afterwards and were
